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CONTENTS
Introductimi Page 1
Commitments o\ Eckerd College 2
Academic Program 5
Descriptions of Courses and Majors 29
Campus and Student Life 115
Admission 120
Financial Aid 124
Expenses 129
Faculty 133
Administration 138
Board of Trustees 140
Academic Calendars 141
Index 143
Campus Map 146
SECOND EDITION, July 2007
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EcKERD College
AN INTRODUCTION
The mission of Eckerd College is to provide an undergraduate liberal arts education
and lifelong learning programs of the highest quality in the unique environment of
Florida, within the context of a strong relationship with the Presbyterian Church
and in a spirit of innovation.
Eckerd College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges ot the Southern
Association of Colleges and Schools to award the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor
of Science degrees. A coeducational college ot the liberal arts and sciences, it is
related by co\'enant to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). The campus is located on
188 acres of tropical waterfront property in a suburban area of St. Petersburg, Florida.
The school was founded in 1958 as Florida Presbyterian College and admitted its
first students in 1960. In 1972, the College's name was changed to honor the late
Jack M. Eckerd, a prominent Florida civic leader and businessman whose gifts and
commitments to the institution have helped to insure its continuing excellence.
More than 11, 000 graduates are seeking to lead lives of leadership and ser\'ice in
communities throughout the world.
ECKERD COLLEGE
BASIC COMMITMENTS
This catalog is designed to give a comprehensive
picture of Eckerd College. We are proud of what
we have achieved, and welcome the reader to join
us in an exciting and continuing educational
adventure. As you read this document, you should
he aware of certain basic commitments that have
guided the college's history' and planning. Tliese
commitments and the efforts to achieve them
have enabled Eckerd College to be distinctive
among the 3,000 colleges and universities in the
United States.
THE COMMITMENT TO
INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT
The primary' purpose of the educational program
is to foster the personal development of each
student. We seek to prepare students for the basic
responsibilities of life, especially for competent,
humane leadership and service. We are vitally
concerned with the development of ivhole persons
and therefore encourage the intellectual, spiritual,
cultural, social, emotional and physical growth
of each student. While education is a lifelong
process, the Eckerd experience is designed to
assist students to go beyond the limitations
imposed by ignorance, narrowness, conformity,
self'Centeredness, and irresponsibility. Our aims
are to help individuals achieve excellence in
thought and conduct and to spark their
imagination about future possibilities.
THE COMMITMENT TO
SPIRITUAL LIFE
Eckerd College was founded by the Presbyterian
Church (U.S.A.), a tradition of Refomied
Christianity that believes an educated society is
cmcial for resisting political and religious tyranny.
These Presbyterian founders built the college on
the foundational conviction that taith, in its
innumerable fornns and expressions, holds the
power to set humanity' free from oppressive ideas
and practices. This conviction is the heart and
soul of a liberal arts education.
To nurture this foundational conviction, Eckerd
College maintains a covenant relationship with
the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). This relation-
ship with the church empowers the campus
community to embrace students, faculty, and staff
of many different faiths, and those of no faith.
Everyone on this campus is welcome to participate
in the search for truth through open dialogue
about human spirituality, religion, and worldwide
expressions of faith.
The General Education program includes study of
important religious texts, art, architecture, and
ritual from many traditions. The Center for
Spiritual Life sponsors lectures, workshops, and
on-campus activities designed to stimulate a
deeper evaluation of human spirituality among
students, faculty, and staff, as well as members of
the surrounding community. Campus Ministries
and the Campus Chaplain work directly with
students to help them address personal questions of
faith, clarify beliefs, assess values, and discover the
power of responsible action. Service Ministry
provides life-expanding opportunities for faith-
based outreach in the larger world.
Through intellectual inquiry', social interaction,
worship, service, and recreation, Eckerd leads
students into the life-changing spiritual riches of a
complete liberal arts experience.
THE COMMITMENT OF
FACULTY TO STUDENTS
Tl^e relatively small size of the Eckerd student
body allows numerous opportunities for close
personal relationships between students and
faculty. Each Eckerd student has a faculty
academic adviser, biown as a "Mentor," who
seeks to facilitate the total growth of students
and helps them to get the most out of their
college years.
Because the faculty is committed to the primary
importance of teaching, it has developed a
reputation for excellence in the teaching of
undergraduates. Many Eckerd College faculty
members are engaged in primary scholarship
and artistic creativity and, wherever possible,
seek to involve students in these enterprises.
The intention of the faculty is to provide an
educational environment characterized by high
expectation, personal attention and enthusiasm
for learning.
THE COMMITMENT TO
GENERAL EDUCATION
Wliile Eckerd College is committed to helping
students develop competence in a specific field of
study, it is equally committed to general education.
Tlie general education program is designed to
provide a foundation for lifelong learning by
helping students to develop a love for learning,
acquire an infonned awareness of the major
elements of their cultural heritage, explore various
perspectives on the central concerns of human
existence, assume increased responsibility for their
own growth, and master the skills that are
necessary to understand and deal with a rapidly
changing and increasingly complex world.
TTie general education program is made up of the
Autumn Temi project, computation, foreign
language, and the Western Heritage in a Global
Context sequence in the first year; one course in
each of four academic areas plus an environmental
perspective course and a global perspective course
in the second and third years; and a course in the
Quest for Meaning in the senior year.
THE COMMITMENT TO THE
INTEGRATION OF LIBERAL
ARTS AND CAREER
PREPARATION
The commitment to individual development
includes a commitment to helping students
prepare themselves for a vocation. Through 37
fonxial majors and pre-professional programs,
opportunities are available to develop the
knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for
successful careers. In addition, through indepen-
dent study and individually designed areas of
concentration, students are encouraged to
supplement and adapt the fomial curriculum to
their particular interests and aspirations.
Tlie college recognizes that significant learning
can occur in a variety of settings. Internships, jobs,
and other off-campus learning experiences, both
in this countiy and abroad, enable students to
integrate theory and practice and help them to
clarify their values and career choices. Because
they are committed to a participatory educational
process, faculty engage students in the learning
of science, theatre, management and other
disciplines by doing. The aim is to assist each
student to become a self-directed, competent,
humane person capable of making a significant
contribution to society.
THE COMMITMENT TO
HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
IN COMMUNITY
There is rich diversity within the Eckerd College
community. Students come to campus from more
than 49 states and 44 countries. They enroll from
urban, suburban, and rural areas; from developed
and developing countries; and from a variety of
cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds. The
cosmopolitan nature of the Eckerd campus
enriches the total educational experience as
students learn from each other.
Built upon this diversity is a sense of community
based upon common objectives, concerns and
experiences. Academic interests provide the basis
for a sense of community, which is enhanced by
wtirship, student activities, athletic events,
concerts, lectures, and other opportunities for
shared experiences. Because most students reside
on campus, they have the enriched experiences
that occur when people are learning both how to
learn and how to live together.
THE COMMITMENT TO BE A
PACE'SETTING INSTITUTION
Eckerd College is nationally known tor pioneering
new programs designed to deal directly with the
varying needs of college students. It has shown the
will to improve education and the vision and
courage to take steps that will facilitate the growth
of students. Many oi its programs of interdiscipli-
nary study, independent study, international
education, values inquiry, and student orientation
and advising have become models for other
educational institutions. Within the context of its
objectives as a church-related college of the liberal
arts and sciences, it continues to seek better ways
of meeting its commitments.
STUDENT HONOR PLEDGE
AND A SHARED COMMITMENT
Upon entering Eckerd College evei7 student is
asked to sign a promise to uphold the following
statement of Shared Commitment and the
Student Honor Pledge:
On my honor, as an Eckerd College student,
I pledge not to lie, cheat, or steal,
nor to tolerate these behaviors in others.
The choice to join the community' of scholars of
Eckerd College commits each student to the
values embodied in the mission and objectives of
this church-related college of liberal arts and
sciences. Inherent in this commitment is the
responsibility:
1 . To use one's abilities and opportunities to
pursue personal and academic growth and
excellence.
2. To exercise respect for human dignity in
attitudes and relationships.
3. To conduct oneself with integrity in academic
work and as a citizen of the college community-.
4. To respect the rights and property of other
students and their need for an environment
conducive to scholarly work.
5. To respect the rights and property of Eckerd
College and to protect its reputation as a
college of distinction with a student body of
high quality.
6. To respect and learn from human differences
and the diversity of ideas and tipinions.
7. To seek out opportunities to prepare for a life
of leadership and service.
Each student's commitment to these ideals
obligates that student to abide by college
regulations and to work with others to prevent
the following behaviors that threaten the
freedom and respect that members of the
Eckerd community enjoy:
1. Academic dishonesty
2. Chronic interference with the right to study
3. Willful destruction of property
4. Theft
5. Personal violence
6. Bigotry
7. Dismptive intoxication
Thus all students share a commitment to excel-
lence and to the creation of a college community
in which they can take pride.
THE ACADEMIC PROGRAM
Since Eckerd College (then known as Florida
Presbyterian College) opened its doors, it has
earned a reputation for creating new and better
opportunities for learning. Eckerd has been
consistently rated among the foremost of
American colleges and universities.
Tlie college looks for superior methods of
educating its students, not in order to be
different but to offer a more rewarding and
useful educational experience.
For example, you have probably come across such
expressions as "4-1-4," "winterim," "miniterm,"
"interim," or "winter temn." (All of them mean
essentially the same thing: separating the two
tenns of an academic year with a one month
period of study on a single topic.) The winter temi
is an Eckerd College concept. This innovation was
created and tested first on the Eckerd College
campus; other colleges found it so exciting that
they adopted it.
Since the creation of the winter term in 1960,
Eckerd has discovered and implemented other
innovative ways of teaching. Perhaps the best way
of providing you with an understanding of the
Eckerd experience is to take you on a "verbal tour"
of the academic program.
THE MENTOR
Shortly after you have been accepted as an Eckerd
student, you will receive material about selection
of a Mentor. The original Mentor was the guide
and companion of Odysseus. As you are, in a
sense, embarking oi~l your odyssey, it is fitting that
you have your own Mentor.
Throughout your career at Eckerd, you will have
continuing support and counsel from a faculty
Mentor, who is more than the conventional
faculty adviser. Mentors are faculty members who
have been traiiied to help you in your academic
program, career planning, and personal growth.
You choose your own Mentor before you enter
Eckerd, from a descriptive list of Mentors and
projects. In your freshman year, you will take at
least one course from your Mentor, and together
you will work out the rest of your academic
program for the first academic year.
During the second semester of your freshman year,
you may choose a new Mentor — a specialist in
your area of academic concentration. The two of
you will continue to plan your academic program,
including independent and directed studies,
internships, off-campus programs, work experi-
ence, career planning, foreign study, and the many
other options that Eckerd offers.
THE ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Eckerd College follows a modified 4-1-4 calendar.
The fall and spring semesters each consist of one
short term and one 14-week tenii which is
followed by an examination period. Ordinarily, a
full-time student will enroll for four courses each
14- week temi.
The three-week autumn tenn for freshmen occurs
at the beginning of the fall semester, while the
four week winter temi (January) occurs at the
beginning of the spring semester. During these
shorter terms, students will enroll for no more
than one academic project at a time. This fomiat
provides for indepeiident investigation of a topic
in a concentrated manner.
THE AUTUMN TERM
As a freshman, you will start your Eckerd College
experience in mid-August, when you enroll for
autumn tenn. In contrast to the usual freshman
orientation of two or three days, autumn temi lasts
three weeks. It is designed for freshmen only, and
provides an intensive foretaste of college living
and academic work.
During autumn temi, yi^u will take one academic
project, for credit from your Mentor. This project
is stimulating in content, teaches basic academic
skills, and focuses on the interdisciplinary nature
of learning. The course will give you a clear idea of
what is expected of you at Eckerd.
New students choose from among 20 projects
offered by the professors who thus become their
Mentors (advisers) and their Western Heritage m
a Global Context instixictors for the freshman
year. Typical autumn temi offerings in recent years
have included Women and Fiction, Food in
History-, Geology' of Beaches, The Computer:
Slave or Master, Health Psychology, and The
Sociology of Sex Roles. International students are
encouraged to choose the project taught by the
Director ot International Student Programs who is
knowledgeable in the legal matters facing interna-
tional students and helpful in providing an
introduction to living in the U.S. and Florida.
Autumn temi provides an excellent opportunity
for certain kinds of interest and competency
testing that will allow you to begin your academic
program in courses that are best suited to your
current stage ot development.
You will also learn a great deal aboLit living,
working, and playing in a college community. The
student Resident Adviser in your residence hall
will be on hand during autumn temi to help you
make the transition into college life. In fact, the
entire staft of the college and the autumn term
faculty will participate with you in periods of
inquiry, reflection, and fun. The sense of commu-
nity that develops will assist you to take full
advantage of the opportunities and resources
available on campus. By the time the upperclass
students return in September, you will be well
established in campus life.
GENERAL EDUCATION
An important part ot your studies throughout
your career at Eckerd College will be in general
education.
During your freshman year, you will take two
classwide interdisciplinary courses called Western
Heritage in a Global Context 1 and II that will
explore the cultural riches of the past. Your
discussion sections in these courses will be led by
your Mentor. In addition you will be expected to
demonstrate proficiency in oral communication
skills and the ability to use infonnation technol-
ogy in the first year cultural heritage course and
later in your chosen major; demonstrate writing
competency by assembling a portfolio of your
collegiate writing for evaluation by the faculty;
take one college level computation course; take
one year of a foreign language or demonstrate
competency at the first year by evaluation ot the
language faculty.
During your years at Eckerd you will also take at
least one course from each of four academic areas
— the arts, humanities, natural sciences, and
social sciences — and one course designated as an
environmental perspective and one designated as
a global perspective.
Seniors will take Quest tor Meaning. This course
explores issues ot purpose, value, and vocation
through the lens ot various religious and ethical
traditions and includes a sustained sei-\'ice-
leaming project in which in-class ideas are
translated into action.
WINTER TERM
Winter term is a special tour- week period in
January that emphasizes independent study. You
may enroll in projects designed by professors or
design your own with the sponsorship ot a
professor. Winter temi provides the opportunity
tor study concentrated on a single topic. Neither
regular catalog courses nor directed study courses
are taken as winter tenn projects. Off-campus
independent study projects may be taken only by
students above freshman standing tor whom the
off-campus location is essential to the nature oi
the project itself.
All winter term projects must have strong
academic merit. A typical project requires you
to select a subject, gather information, organize it,
and present it as a paper, a short story, a painting,
or a pertonnance.
Freshmen may take a winter term in addition
to autumn temi. The cost of an additional winter
term for freshmen is a separate charge not
included in the full-time tees. The Leadership
and Self-Discovery Practicum for freshmen
(see page 8) may not substitute tor winter temi.
The winter tenn in the senior year is usually spent
working on a comprehensive examination or
senior thesis or project required for completion
of a major.
As an indication of the range of educational
opportunities available through Eckerd College
during the winter temi, the following is a list of
project titles offered in the past.
On Campus: Theatre Production; Music in
the 21st Century; Subcultures and Deviance;
Psychology and Medicine; Management in the
Year 2000; Human Ecology; The Energy Problem:
Now and the Future; The Economics oi' Public
Issues; Speaking Russian; Developing Expository
Writing; The South in American History-; The
Art of Biography; The New Religions; Perspec-
tives on Violence; Florida's Exotic Plant Lite;
The Basics of Color Photography; Mathematical
Modeling; Computer Project; Chemistry',
Tlie En\-ironment and the Future.
Off-Campus: Greece: Tlie Birthplace of Civili-
zation; The Lively Arts in London; Paris: A
Cultural and Linguistic Perspective; Geology:
Geophysics of Volcanoes iii Fiawaii; International
Banking in the Caribbean (Cayman Islands); The
Ecology' of Belize; Mexico: Language and/or
Culture; Global Studies at the United Nations.
Many colleges have followed Eckerd College's
example in adopting a winter term program,
making it possible to exchange students and to
increase the range of projects offered. Eckerd
College also cooperates with other 4-1-4 colleges
in sponsoring winter temi projects abroad or in
major cities and interesting locations in the
United States. Many winter term projects include
at least eight contact hours per week, which meets
the Veteran's Administration standards for full
tuition benefits.
In addition, there are special winter temi
opportunities for freshmen such as the Leadership
and Self Discovery Practicum.
THE COLLEGIUM CONCEPT
Educators acknowledge that the traditional
division of learning into academic "departments"
is not necessarily the best way to organize the
educational process. Increasingly popular among
colleges is the interdisciplinary major, in which
the student combines courses from two or more
disciplines to fornri an indix'idual academic
program. At Eckerd, we have established
interdisciplinary "collegia," which encourage new-
combinations of studies and demonstrate the
interrelatedness of knowledge.
The word "collegium" goes back to medieval days,
when it meant a fellowship of equals (i.e., persons
communicating without artificial obstacles to
discourse) pursuing a common objective (which in
Eckerd 's case is learning). The word vividly
describes what we are trying to do: to bring you
(the student) together with a highly knowledge-
able person (the professor) in an atmosphere
where you can debate freely, challenge one
another's viewpoints, learn together.
In a collegium, subjects are grouped according to
the intellectual discipline required to master them.
You learn mathematics and physics in similar
ways, for example; hut you learn dance differently,
and a foreign language in still another way.
Eckerd faculty' members choose to affiliate with a
particular collegium, depending upon their
approach to their subject. You will do the same.
At the end of your freshman year you will focus
upon a major or area of concentration and affiliate
with the collegium that best suits your perception
of that study. Your concentration does not have to
lie in a single field, such as history? or biology^ You
can create your own concentration by combining
those studies that will help you achieve your
career or professional goal. For example, if you
wish to become an environmental economist, you
can combine economics and biology, thus creating
your own concentration to fit your own goal. The
collegium concept makes this interdisciplinary-
approach to learning a natural one that is easy
to accomplish.
Eckerd sees the members of a collegium —
students and faculty alike — as partners in
learning. Professors bring high expectation to the
learning process; students are expected to become
independent learners and researchers, able to take
maximum advantage of their professors' strong
qualifications. Each collegium has its own
decision-making group, composed of professors
and students, which gives students an important
voice in the academic decisions of the college.
THE FOUNDATIONS
COLLEGIUM
Eckerd College provides a special, perhaps unique,
program for all freshmen through the Foundations
Collegium. Tliis is the first-year home for students,
helping them to establish a foundation for their
upper-level studies. Tlie collegium's program
includes four important parts with a fifth option:
1. Autumn Term. Freshmen anive in mid-August
to take a three-week course before the opening
of the fall semester early in September. During
this time, they also complete orientation and
registration. Freshmen choose from 20 or so
projects limited to about 22 students each. Tlie
professor for that course will be the Mentor for
those students.
Z.Mentorship. Eckerd College has expanded the
notion of the academic adviser to allow more
help, care, and encouragement to its students.
Each freshman has a Mentor from the faculty
who helps to guide him or her through the
freshman year.
3. Western Heritage in a Global Context. All
freshmen are required to take Western Heritage in
a Global Context 1 (fall) and Western Heritage in
a Global Context II (spring). These courses
explore central concepts and materials of civiliza-
tion and introduce freshmen to the themes of
Eckerd College's general education program.
Western Heritage in a Global Context courses are
interdisciplinary, using lecture and discussion
formats. The discussion sections are the same
groups, with the same instmctor, as the autumn
tenn groups.
4. Skills Development. Every student must
demonstrate proficiency, or take courses to
develop skills, in composition, foreign language,
infomiation technology, oral, and quantitative
skills. For more details see page 18 under Degree
Requirements, and under Composition in the
course listings. Foundations also provides a
Writing Center to assist students with their
writing and an oral communication laboratory to
help them improve their speaking skills.
5. The Leadership and Self -Discovery Program.
First year students have the opportunity to
participate in an optional winter term designed
specially for them. The Leadership and Self-
Discovery Program enables students to develop a
better understanding of their own personal
attributes and possibilities while improving their
learning skills, life planning skills, and leadership
skills. The goal of LSDP, which combines worth-
while learning with enjoyable experiences, is to
provide first year students with the enhanced skills
and knowledge that will help them get the most
from an Eckerd College education. The cost of the
program is a significantly reduced tuition fee plus
room, board, and fees. The Leadership and Self-
Discover^' Practicum substitutes for one of the 32
courses required for graduation. It does not fulfill a
Winter Term requirement.
At the end of the freshman year, students choose
an upper-level collegium and a new Mentor; any
students still unsure of what to choose can get
help from the Foundations office and/or Career
Counseling.
THE UPPER DIVISION
COLLEGIA
THE COLLEGIUM OF
BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE
Members of the Behavioral Science Collegium
believe that the urgent problems of today —
racism, environmental pollution, overpopulation,
world hunger and crime — are problems of human
behavior. Therefore, there is much to be gained by
developing methodological and conceptual tools
to understand both individual and collective
behavior. Students will encounter quantitative
techniques for analyzing data in a statistical
methods course. Majors are available in business
administration, economics, environmental studies,
inten^ational relations and global affairs, manage-
ment, political science, psychology and sociology.
TEIE COLLEGIUM OF
COMPARATIVE CULTURES
The Collegium of Comparative Cultures seeks to
promote an understanding of the breadth of
human cultural achievements through languages,
area studies, anthropology, international business,
and related disciplines. Tlie Collegium serves as
both a window and a gateway to the cultures of
the world: a window for those who learn in the
classroom from professors who have lived and
studied in other cultures; a gateway for those who
wish to visit these cultures after preparatory study
on campus. Language study in Chinese, French,
Gemian, Italian, Japanese, or Spanish can be
integrated into a major program, an interdiscipli-
nary concentration with ariother discipline (such
as International Relations, Political Science, or
Comparative Literature), or it may serve to round
out a student's liberal arts program. Anthropology
encourages students to learn about the world's
peoples and cultures, both past and present, as they
become experienced in how the methods and
theory of the discipline apply to contemporary life.
International Business focuses on how business
C)rganizations need to adapt their products, services
and management approaches to multicultural
marketplaces and workplaces around the world.
Areas of emphasis include marketing, finance and
human resources. Students may, in addition, plan
their studies around a particular area of the world,
and the Office of International Education will
assist in planning appropriate study-abroad
experiences. Comparative Cultures graduates have
gone on to careers such as teaching, translating,
and international service, and have pursued
graduate study in international business, languages,
anthropology and international studies.
THE COLLEGIUM OF
CREATIVE ARTS
Creative Arts Collegium faculty are dedicated tt)
promoting the developiTient of creativity in each
person and the integration of the intellectual,
physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of
the self Sharing a belief in the value of experien-
tial learning, members of the Collegium recognize
that students learn as much through experiencing
the creative process as in the completion of a
product. In addition to programs in art, music,
theatre, creative writing, interdisciplinary arts,
and communication, where students are encour-
aged to explore and express their talents within
the context of freedom with responsibility, the
Collegium includes the human development
program where learning to help others realize their
full potential is the primaiy goal.
THE COLLEGIUM OF LETTERS
The Collegium of Letters is composed of students
and faculty who share an interest in histoiy,
literaiy and artistic creations, philosophical and
religious traditions, axxd political theories —
fields of study that have shaped and enriched
human lives from our earliest existence. Our goal
in all these disciplines is to understand more fully
what it means to be human and to fairly critique
ourselves, our institutions, and our world. While
we often study events, art, and film, our mutual
enterprise in Letters lives primarily in words. We
strive to understand and appreciate the texts that
embody human intellect and imagination at its
best, the better to know ourselves and be prepared
to offer infomied, ethical judgments about our
collective future.
Letters faculty specialize in and teach the original
liberal arts subjects and those deriving from
them — philosophy, religious studies, rhetoric,
classics, literature, history and political science,
American studies. East Asian studies, environmen-
tal humanities, and women's and gender studies.
We are especially committed to developing skills
of close reading, analysis, critical thinking,
interpretation, and written and oral expression,
thereby preparing our students for graduate and
professional training as well as for lifelong
career options.
THE COLLEGIUM OF
NATURAL SCIENCES
Tlie Collegium of Natural Sciences brings
together biologists, chemists, environmental
scientists, earth and marine scientists, computer
scientists, mathematicians, physicists, and those
interested in the health professions, including
medicine, veterinary medicine, dentistry and
medical technology.
The major emphasis of the Collegium is on
the development of the skills of observation,
experimental design, problem-solving, research
and the study of the principles and concepts that
are necessary to successful scientific investigation.
The programs in the natural sciences are designed
to provide students with information and tech-
niques that can be applied to the problems of a
changing society.
THE ECKERD
COLLEGE LIBRARY
Designed specifically to meet the needs of
undergraduate students and conveniently located
close to residence halls, the spectacular new
Annacost Library is a state-of-the-art facility
containing over 125,000 book volumes, 840 print
periodical titles, and offering access to thousands
oi electronic journals and books. It provides an
open and in\'iting environment tor study and
leisu.re as well as a 24/7 computer lab and a
multimedia production/training room. In addition
to offering wireless connectivity to the Internet,
study spaces are also wired to accommodate plug-
in users.
The library's catalog and electronic subscriptions
are accessible via the campus intranet and, in most
cases, the World Wide Web. To augment its own
holdings, the library has reciprocal bonowing
agreements with the University oi South Florida's
Tampa and St. Petersburg campus libraries. It also
provides computerized interlibrary loan access to
thousands of other libraries throughout the United
States. Materials in these libraries can be identified
using a variety of databases, including OCLC's
WorldCat.
In addition to supporting the college's educational
mission through the provision of facilities and
resources, the library stafl is committed to helping
students learn how to navigate the increasingly
complex world of information. Formal instaiction
begins in autumn temi and continues into upper
class levels where studeiits encounter ever more
sophisticated computer technology and print
resources. In addition to offering fomial instaic-
tion, the stafl is committed to providing the kind
of personal attention that is a hallmark of the
Eckerd tradition. The librarians pride themselves
on their approachability, their desire to help
students, and their overarching commitment to
the individual.
To learn more about the library? and its staff, visit
our website at www.eckerd.edu/library.
THE CO-CURRICULAR
PROGRAM
The philosophy of the Co-cuiTicular Program at
Eckerd College is shaped by the convictions that
significant intentional learning takes place both
within and beyond the classroom, that there
should be coordination and integration between a
student's academic and co-cuiTicular learning
experiences, and that a student should be given an
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opportunity to pursue learning activities in each of
the major co-curricular areas. These include
community service, career exploration, cultural
appreciation, leadership development, health and
fitness, and spiritual and religious pursuits.
Students are given manifold opportunities to
pursue learning activities beyond the classroom
and to document co-curricular involvement and
special recognitions on their Co-curricular
Transcripts. Eckerd College is among a small
number of colleges that utilizes a fomial transcript
to certify co-curricular activity. The Co-curricular
Transcript at Eckerd College illustrates the
high value that the College places on co-curricular
learning and provides a valuable official record
that students may use when applying for
professional positions, graduate program admis-
sion, and other post-graduate opportunities.
A student should contact the Campus Activities
office in Brown Hall to establish a Co-curricular
Transcript file.
INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
From network or telephone connections and
e-mail accounts to video-data projectors and
computer labs. Information Technology Services
(ITS) provides professional assistance to faculty,
students, and start to meet their technology needs.
Eckerd College continues to make major invest-
ments in information technology. The backbone
ot the campus is a fiber optic network using
high-speed gigabit technology.
Eckerd College dorms, classrooms, labs, and offices
are wired into the campus network and connected
to the internet through a T3 connection. Several
general purpose computing labs are available as
well as specialized labs such as the scientific
computing lab and those in the physics, chemistry-,
biology, marine science, mathematics, psychology,
and creative arts areas.
Each student is pnivided an e-mail account.
Internet and cable TV are available in their
dorm rooms and wireless connectivity is available
in many areas.
Eckerd College treats technology' as an investment
m your educational experience. For complete
mfomiation, please visit our website at
www.eckerd.edu/its.
SPECIAL ACADEMIC
PROGRAMS
PRE^PROFESSIONAL
PROGRAMS
Eckerd College regards liberal education as
essential to thorough professional training and
unites a broad freedom of student choice with
graduate education in a number of fields: law
and medical school, medical technology, the
ministi7, engineering, management, business
administration, and selected public service, human
development and community professions.
Eckerd seeks to provide pre-professional
experience through supervised internships rather
than by professional and preprofessional courses
that tend to limit the scope and quality of liberal
education. Students in management take certain
specialized courses, such as accounting, and
prepare themselves through internships carefully
planned with the Mentor of the management
program. Similarly, human relations occupations
involve a thorough liberal arts base, to which are
added supervised field and employment experi-
ences designed to meet the particular interest and
need of the student.
ENGINEERING AND
APPLIED SCIENCE —
DUAL DEGREE PROGRAM
The engineering and applied science program is
designed for students who wish to combine a
broad, values-oriented knowledge base with one of
many fields of engineering or applied science.
Students may pursue a career in applied science or
one of many engineering disciplines including
electrical, civil, chemical, industrial, aerospace,
textile, nuclear, biomedical, or systems engineer-
ing. Students complete all requirements for majors
at both institutions.
Students apply to Eckerd College for regular
admission and spend three years at Eckerd taking
mathematics and science courses that will qualify
them to enter an engineering program at the
junior level. In general, students take Calculus I,
II, and III; Differential Equations; General
Chemistry' I and II; Fundamental Physics I and II;
and Introduction to Computer Science, along with
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the general education requirements and the
requirements of an Eckerd College major. Some of
the courses required for the Eckerd College major
may be completed at the other institution. The
detailed curriculum depends on the student's
choice of eiigineering college and specific degree
program. Students may attend an engineering
winter temi before they transfer to the
engineering college.
Upon successful completion of the three-year
portion of the program (requirements of grade
point average vary somewhat) and recommen-
dation of Eckerd College, a student is admitted to
an engineering college, where the dual-degree
requirements may normally be completed in two
years. The student is then awarded degrees from
both Eckerd College and the engineering school.
At present, Eckerd has cooperative dual-degree
an-angements in engineering and applied science
with Washington University (St. Louis), Auburn
University, the University of Miami, arid Colum-
bia University. It is possible that cooperative
programs may be established with other institu-
tions in the future. The Eckerd pre-engineering
courses in mathematics, physics, chemistry, and
computer science also provide strong preparation
for the student who does not wish to pursue the
dual degree program, but rather desires to transfer
directly into an engineering program.
Due to the sequential prerequisite requirements,
it is vital for dual degree candidates to obtain
counseling early in their careers at Eckerd College.
RESERVE OFFICERS TRAINING
CORPS (ROTO
Eckerd College provides both an Air Force and
Amiy ROTC program through a cross-enrollment
agreement with the University of South Florida
in Tampa.
Air Force ROTC
Students who complete the program, which
consists of either a four year or two year program,
are commissioned as second lieutenants and
guaranteed a position in the active Air Force.
Completion of 12-16 course hours of instaiction
and enrollment in a weekly leadership laboratory
are required of all students.
Army ROTC
Students who complete the program, which
consists of four courses in military science, a
weekly leadership laboratory, and one summer
camp, are commissioned in the United
States Army.
Both programs are open to men and women, and
scholarships are available on a competitive basis to
qualified students. See ROTC under the course
description section of this catalog.
RAHALL COMMUNICATION
PROGRAM
Tlie puipt)se of the Farris and Victoria Rahall
Communication Program is to help students
develop effective oral communication skills, teach
the fundamentals of ethical journalism, and
provide practical experience through internships.
The Rahall Professor of Communication teaches
courses in media studies, including Media Ethics.
The Director of the Oral Communication Program
works closely with faculty across the curriculum to
provide opportunities for students to develop their
speaking skills and with a variety of organizations
in the Tampa Bay area to place students in
communication-related internships.
THE WRITING CENTER
The purpose oi the Writing Center is to enhance
student learning through collaboration. Working
closely with Fcxindatitms Collegium faculty,
trained peer consultants help students improve
writing skills and competence in research. In
addition, the Writing Center offers a variety of
workshops throughout the semester, ranging
from Preparing Writing Portfolios to Essay
Writing Basics.
Resources include 18 Macintosh workstations,
highspeed internet, CD-ROM databases, software
for collaborative writing, as well as capability for
word processing, data graphics, design, and page
layout. The Writing Center also houses a library
for composition theoiy and pedagogy.
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THE CENTER FOR THE
APPLIED LIBERAL ARTS
Through its Center for the Applied Liberal Arts
(CALA), Eckerd College provides oif-campus and
experiential learning opportunities aimed at
enhancing students' academic and personal
development, and bridging their transition from
college to graduate study or employment. Tlie
programs of the Center include internships, service
learning opportunities and career planning
assistance. The Center works closely with Interna-
tional Education on study abroad experiences and
international internships, and with Faculty on
graduate and professional school admissions
resources. The Center includes the Oftice of
Career Resources, the Office for Ser\ace Learning
and the Oftice of the Associate Dean and Director
of CALA. Adjunct resources are drawn from
rele\'ant areas within Eckerd College.
The approach of the Center is integrative and
holistic. The student is encouraged to begin the
process of career exploration early and, with his or
her Mentor, plan an academic program, internship
experiences, service learning projects and other
experiences that both flow from and enhance the
student's ongoing process of career exploration.
Students face a myriad of career choices and a
graduate school and employment environment
that is d>Tiamic and competitive. From the
moment that first year students arrive for autumn
temi, the resources of the Center are available to
assist them.
EXPERIENTIAL AND
COMMUNITY-BASED
LEARNING
Among the better ways for a student to test the
waters of an intended career path, or gain neces-
sary experience in a field, is to complete a fornial
internship, shadow a working professional, or
engage in a service learning activity. The Com-
bined resources of the Office of Career Resources,
Campus Activities, and Office for Service
Learning enable the Center for Applied Liberal
Arts to offer students a variety of options in
experiential and communit\?-based learning.
A bank of cooperating sites in which to place
students in paid or unpaid field experiences in a
variety of fields and academic disciplines, is
maintained. A student may pursue field experience
as a co-curricular activity or, when appropriate, as
a fomial credit-bearing internship. Such an
internship requires the approval and sponsorship
of an Eckerd College faculty' member.
The responsibilities that constitute the shared
commitment of members of the Eckerd commu-
nity include the responsibility to seek out
opportunities to prepare for a life of leadership and
service. Students may pursue community' service
as a co-curricular volunteer activity or as a part
of a class that has been designed by the professor
with a service option or requirement. Such a class
integrates a relevant service experience into the
work of the course in ways that address specific
community' needs while furthering the learning
objectives of the course. Cc^urses that have a
ser\'ice learning option or requirement have been
offered both on campus and in conjunction with
travel experiences to other regions of the countiy
or the world.
CAREER RESOURCES
A liberal education should not be considered
separate from the economic, social, and political
realities of life. In today's world, employers and
professional associations are asking career-minded
students to relate fundamental education in
liberals arts fields to long range plans. It is becom-
ing increasingly important in a resume to show
connection between course work and experience.
TTie value of a solid liberal arts background —
including both class work and experiential
education — is recognized, if not required, for
business or professional careers.
Woven into the academic program during the time
at Eckerd is a program to help examine career and
professional goals. Tlie Office of Career Resources
offers a variety of opportunities: one-on-one
and group career counseling to assist in making
decisions which integrate academic programs,
career planning, and general lifestyle; internship
and field experience placements which involve
unpaid work experiences or obserx'ation either
with a professional or in a special social environ-
ment; paid work experiences related to current
academic studies and long-range career goals;
discipline internships such as community studies,
leisure studies, or management; and placement
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services to assist in finding part-time and summer
employment while in school. These enable the
selection ot either the appropriate post-graduate
education or the vocational career that fits
personal aptitudes, desires, objectives and lifestyles.
INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
Eckerd College believes that a liberally educated
person shotild be at home in (^ther cultures and
tries to give ever>' student the chance to study
abroad. Consequently, Eckerd offers a variety of
overseas programs, including short terms in the
winter and summer, and full year or semester
programs for students in almost all majors.
The Office of International Education seeks to
provide students with study abroad programs best
suited to their particular academic needs.
Winter Term Abroad
Eckerd's annual winter temi offerings overseas
each January are nationally recognized. Programs
are led by Eckerd faculty members who have
professional expertise in the country visited.
Projects vary each year, hut typically programs are
available in such places as Italy, England, Greece,
Austria, Mexico, Russia, South America, Asia,
and the Caribbean.
Semester and Year Abroad
Varied locations and cuiTicula provide a wide
range of opportunities. Programs are available in
London, where the Eckerd College Study Centre
is staffed by both American and British faculty.
Eckerd also has exchange arrangements with two
universities in Japan — Kansai Gaidai near Osaka
and Nanzan University in Nagoya — and with
Ewha Womans University in Seoul, Korea,
as well as in the United Kingdom with Plymouth.
TliroLigh our affiliation with the International
Student Exchange Program (ISEP) many ex-
change opportunities worldwide are available, and
recently students have spent a year or semester in
locations such as Sweden, Korea, Mexico, the
Netherlands, Australia, Gennany, Argentina,
Umguay, and France.
Summer Term Abroad
Study abroad opportunities may be available
during the summer months in a variety of loca-
tions. Offerings change from year to year and may
cover a broad range of topics. The Program for
Experieiiced Learners (PEL), in cooperation with
the International Education office, plans summer
temi programs that are open to all students.
Previous programs have included study/travel to
London, Paris, Greece, and Mexico. Tlie Interna-
tional Education office provides catalogs and
resource materials for students to review when
planning independent study/travel projects.
Off-Campus Programs
Our academic calendar permits off-campus study
for periods of one month (January), one term
( 14 weeks), and up to a ffiU academic year.
Upperclass students are encouraged to take
advantage of programs and facilities not available
at Eckerd through the off-campus program. It is
possible to participate in group projects with a
faculty leader or to contract independent studies
of the student's own design. During winter term
(January), group projects such as an archaeological
dig in the Southwest, government operations in
Washington, DC, or urban problems in Chicago
are possible. Independent projects for individual
students have been undertaken in industry, the
Argonne Laboratories, marine research, and at an
Indian reservation. The winter temi, through
cooperation with other schools having a similar
calendar, provides for intensive projects on other
campuses throughout the United States.
Tlie Off-Campus Programs office in GALA
assists students in making anangements,
preparing contracts, and providing information
and ideas related to various choices. The subject
of the project detenuines the particular off-
campus location.
Sea Semester
Eckerd College provides an opportunity for
qualified students to earn a term of credit in an
academic, scientific, and practical experience
leading to a realistic understanding of the sea,
sponsored by the Sea Education Association, Inc.
(S.E.A.).
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Students spend the first halt ot the temi (the
six-week shore component) in Woods Hole,
Massachusetts, receiving instruction in ocean-
ography, nautical science and maritime studies.
Tliey then go to sea for the second half ot the term
(the six- week sea component) for a practical
laboratory' experience. For course descriptions see
page 106. Students interested in the Sea Semester
are required to make application through the
International Education and Off-Campus
Programs oftice.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Eckerd College has been committed to inter-
national education since its inception. While we
continue to provide opportunities for students to
enrich their education abroad (see International
Education page 14) one need go no further than
the campus itself to experience a taily cosmopoli-
tan environment. Students currently come from
44 countries to pursue a variety' of studies. There
are two distinct groups of international students
at Eckerd College: those who study in the ELS
Language Center and those who are degree
seeking students.
Tliese international students enrich the campus
en\'ironment with their diverse cultural origins
and ethnic backgrounds by providing face-to-face
opportunities for cross-cultural exchange in
classroom and other settings. The breadth of this
experience is celebrated annually during the
Festival of Cultures with exhibits, entertainment,
and ethnic delicacies from around the world.
Besides promoting the internalization of the
campus through support programs and activities,
the office of International Student Programs
provides assistance and advising specific to
international students on visa requirements, social
security' number and drivers license applications,
health issues, on-campus work procedures, off-
campus internship infomaation, and tax filing.
SUMMER TERM
Tlie summer temi consists of two four-week
sessions. Courses are available in June (Session A)
and July (Session B). A preliminar\' announce-
ment oi courses and tees is published in April.
Regularly enrolled Eckerd students and students
enrolled and in good standing at other colleges
and universities are eligible for admission.
Students entering Eckerd in the summer with the
intention of becoming degree candidates must
make fomial application for admission to the
Dean ot Admissions.
Summer courses may replace courses missed
during the academic year or accelerate graduation.
Additional information about summer term courses
may be obtained from the Summer School Oftice.
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PROGRAM FOR
EXPERIENCED LEARNERS
Tlie Program tor Experienced Learners (PEL) is a
degree'Completion option designed specifically
for adult learners who are strongly motivated, yet
have career or personal obligations which keep
them trom enrolling in a more traditional program.
Because ot the flexible and personal nature ot the
program, most students are able to continue working
full-time while pursuing the bachelor's degree.
PEL was founded on the belief that learning is not
necessary limited to a formal classroom setting.
Credit may he awarded when experiential learning
is comparable to academic coursework, relevant to
academic goals, and well documented.
Admissions Requirements
Qualities such as personal commitment, persever-
ance, and self-discipline are necessary for success
in the Program for Experienced Learners.
The guidelines for admission are the following:
1 . Applicants must be 25 years of age or 23 with
at least two years of full-time work experience.
2. Applicants must have a high school diploma
or high school equivalency diploma. College
experience is desirable; transfer credit for
C- or better grades will be awarded when
coursework is appropriate to liberal arts and
sciences education and relevant to career goals.
3. Applicants must complete an application,
including an essay, and demonstrate goals
consistent with program objectives as well
as the ability' and motivation to benefit from
the program.
4. Following admission, students must complete
the required Life, Learning, and Vocation
course with a C- or better grade.
Meeting Degree Requirements
The Bachelor's degree requires successful completion
of a minimum of 36 courses. PEL students may meet
requirements through transfer credit, experiential
learning, fomial courses, directed or independent
study, tutorials, travel/study programs, and residen-
tial program courses. The Program for Experienced
Learners offers courses in St. Petersburg, North
Pinellas, Sarasota, Tampa, and Seminole.
Majors and Degrees
PEL students are awarded either the Bachelor of
Arts or Bachelor of Science degree, the same
degrees conferred in the residential program.
Students pursue a variety of majors or concentra-
tions, including Business Management, Human
Development, Organizational Studies, American
Studies, Interdisciplinary' Humanities, Creative
Writing, Information Systems, Visual Arts, and
others. The degree preserves the basic features of
the Eckerd College program by emphasizing the
liberal arts as part of each student's education but
also recognizes the importance of relating general
knowledge to special career concenis.
Financial Aid
Several types of financial aid are available to
Ljualified students, including the Pell Grant,
Florida Resident Access Grant, Federally Insured
Student Loans, and VA. benefits.
When Eckerd College started the Program for
Experienced Learners, the PEL tuition rate was
set considerably lower than the tuition rate
charged for the residential program. Because
of this reduced tuition rate, Eckerd College
scholarships that are available for students in
the residential program may not he used in the
Program for Experiential Learners. There are,
however, some specific scholarship and short-
term loan funds that have been established to
assist qualified PEL students. Contact PEL
Financial Services at (727)864-8981 or
(800)234-4735 for more information.
Another popular form of financial assistance for
PEL students is through tuition reimbursement
programs sponsored by private corporations and
government agencies. Many PEL students have
found that their employers are very cooperative
in helping to meet their college expenses.
Information on private loans and payment plans
is also available.
For More Information
Additional information regarding the Program for
Experienced Learners may be obtained on the
website: www.eckerd.edu/pel or by contacting the
Program for Experienced Learners, Eckerd College,
4200 54th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, EL
33711; phone (727)864-8226 or (800)234-4735;
e-mail: pel@eckerd.edu.
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THE ECKERD COLLEGE
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
The Eckerd College Aluiniii Association (ECAA)
has as its dual mission to provide support and
services tor the alumni of Eckerd College and to
support Eckerd College in its mission to provide
the best possible educational experiences to the
students of today and tomorrow. To this end, the
ECAA is involved with communicatic^ns, events,
and annual fiind support through a variety of
programs that range from regular publications,
special events, and a network of chapters and
clubs, to cooperative programming with Academ-
ics, Admissions, Career Resources, the Eckerd
College Organization of Students, International
Education, and Student Affairs. Offering a
plattonn for a life-long relationship with Eckerd
College, the ECAA's activities are directed by a
24-member board of directors and are supported
by the professional staff of the Office of Alumni
Relations. Inquiries should be addressed to
Director, Alumni Relations, Eckerd College,
4200 54th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, Florida
33711. Phone (800) 456-9009 ext. 8875 or
(727) 864-7735; fax (727) 864-8423; e-mail:
tiddlercrab@eckerd.edu. Web site address:
www.eckerdalumni.com.
THE ACADEMY OF
SENIOR PROFESSIONALS
The Academy ot Senior Professionals at Eckerd
College (ASPEC) has a mission to continue to
enrich the cjuality of life and learning through
engagement with members, students, ficulty
and the community. It is devoted to the develop-
ment of multi-generational collegiate learning,
scholarly activity, research, writing and the
encouragement of individual or group projects of
importance to members, to the College and the
broader community.
ASPEC is a unique membership organization,
composed ot persons who have had distinguished
careers in education, business, the arts and
sciences, government service, diplomacy, religion,
medicine and health care, human services,
engineering, military and similar endeavors.
Tlirough lectures, fomms, publications, and special
projects, members continue to share and contrib-
ute to human knowledge.
Through both the Faculty and Student Colleague
programs, career counseling, and other formal
and information contacts, members contribute
their knowledge and experience in and out of
the classroom.
ASPEC is designed for those who have and will
continue to "make a difterence" in their profes-
sions and communities. Its members enrich their
cultural experiences, make constmctive contribu-
tions to society, and pursue their own interests in
collaboration with congenial colleagues within the
multi-generational educational community of
Eckerd College.
Most members have a home within a fifty mile
radius ot St. Petersburg and are in the region for at
least three months of the year.
Inquiries should he addressed to: Director,
ASPEC, Eckerd College, 4200 54th Avenue South,
St. Petersburg, Florida 33711.
Phone (727) 864-8834; tax (727) 864-2964;
Web site address: http://www.eckerd.edu/aspec.
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ACADEMIC POLICIES
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Residency Requirement
In order to graduate from Eckerd College, a
student must spend at least tour semesters and two
short temis, including the senior year, in the
college or in an approved oft-campus program.
Degrees Offered
Eckerd College is accredited by the Commission
on Colleges of the Southern Association ot
Colleges and Schools to award the Bachelor of
Arts and Bachelor ot Science degrees. Students
may receive either a BA or a BS but not both.
Bachelor of Arts Degree
The following requirements must be fulfilled by
all students in order to qualify for fonnal recom-
mendation by the faculty for the Bachelor of
Arts degree:
1. The satisfactory completion of a minimum of
32 courses plus an autumn temi course in the
freshmai"! year and a winter temt project in
each subsequent year.
a. A freshman may take a winter tenn in
addition to autumn tenn and substitute
that winter term for one of the 32 courses
or for a winter tenn in the sophomore or
junior year. The Leadership and Self-
Discovery Practicum does not fulfill a
winter term requirement.
b. The winter term project in the senior
year nonnally consists of the preparation
for comprehensive examinations, theses,
or projects.
2. Writing competency: Each student
must submit a portfolio of his or her own
compositions to be evaluated. Specifications
for the contents ot the portfolio are available
from the Director of Writing Excellence.
Usually, the pieces in the portfolio are essays,
reports, examinations, or creative work
written in courses, and all students must
submit portfolios for evaluation before the
second semester of the junior year.
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Students may not register for senior projects,
theses, or comprehensive examinations
without having received writing competency
for their portfolios.
Composition courses and the Writing Center
provide instmction in preparing writing
competency portfolios; a student whose
portfolio is judged inadequate must take a
composition course before resubmitting his or
her portfolio.
Because portfolio evaluation is conducted
only twice each year, students are strongly
urged to consult with their Mentors and the
Writing Center staff well before the March
and October deadlines.
3. Foreign language (nomially in the freshman
year): one year of foreign language at the
college level or the equivalent as demon-
strated by a college administered proficiency
examination or the equivalent as detemrined
by the language faculty.
4. Infomiation techriolog\' competency as
demonstrated in the first year cultural
heritage course and in the major or
concentration.
5. Oral competency (general), as demonstrated
in the first year cultural heritage course and in
the major or concentration.
6. Quantitative competency (nonnally in the
freshman year): one college level mathemat-
ics, computer science, formal logic or statistics
course, or one course that uses the computer
as a major learning tool, desigriated by an M
following the course number.
7. Western Heritage in a Global Context I and
II. First-time college students who enter
with advanced standing as a result of credit
and/or advanced placement earned in high
school are still required to complete at least
one semester of Western Heritage in a
Global Context.
8. One course in each ot the tour academic
areas (Arts, Humanities, Natural Sciences,
and Social Sciences) plus one course
designated as an Environmental Perspective
(E) and one course designated as a Global
Perspective (G). The Environmental and
Global Perspective courses must he taken at
Eckerd College.
Courses in the Arts: Communication (media
any level; speaking 300 level or higher),
Creative Arts Collegium (CR) courses
(except the Resident Adviser Internship),
Creative Writing, Music, Tlieatre, Visual Arts
(including art history).
Courses in the Humanities: American
Studies, Classics, East Asian Humanities,
Ford: The History of Ideas, Foreign Languages
(300 level or higher). History', Letters
Collegium (LT) courses. Literature, Philoso-
phy, Religious Studies, Rhetoric (200 level or
higher). Women's and Gender Studies.
Courses in the Natural Sciences: Biology,
Chemistry', Computer Science (200 level or
higher), Em'ironmental Studies (designated
courses only). Marine Science, Mathematics
(200 level or higher). Physics, Natural
Sciences Collegium (NA) courses.
Courses in the Social Sciences: Anthropol-
ogy, Behavioral Sciences Collegium (BE)
courses. Economics, Human Development,
International Business, International Rela-
tions, Management, Political Science,
Psychology, Sociology.
9. One course in the senior year in Tlie Quest
tor Meaning.
10. College Program Series: Students attend at
least tour events each semester of their
treshman and sophomore years from a
selection ot at least twelve events identified
each semester as part ot the College Program
Series. Tdiese everits include presentation ot
topics ot current interest, artistic events,
musical or dramatic productions, and events
focusing on issues of meaning, purpose,
and value.
1 1 . Tlie completion of a major (from the list of
37 majors tonnally approved by the faculty),
or an independently designed area of con-
centration. The area of concentration must
be approved by three members of the faculty,
with an approved study plan filed in the
Registrar's office no later than tall semester of
the junior year.
12. The satisfactory completion in the senior year
of a comprehensive examination, thesis, or
creative project in the major or area of
concentration with a grade of C - or better.
This culminating evaluation may include a
test or other means for assessing the effective-
ness of the college's academic programs.
1 3. An Eckerd College cumulative GPA of 2.0
or better.
Bachelor of Science Degree
The following requirements must be fulfilled by
students in order to qualify tor fomial recom-
mendation by the faculty for the Bachelor of
Science degree in one ot the natural sciences:
1 . The satisfactory completion of the courses
and all-college requirements as outlined in
sections 1-13 above.
2. Completion ot a major or area of concen-
tration in one of the natural sciences or
mathematics, including the satisfactory
completion of at least sixteen courses in the
Natural Sciences Collegium, as specified by
each discipline.
Students majoring in the natural sciences or
mathematics may earn the Bachelor of Arts
degree by completing at least twelve but fewer
than sixteen courses in the Natural Sciences
Collegium, as specified by each discipline.
For either the B.S. or the B.A. degree, students
majoring in the natural sciences or mathematics
may substitute specified courses outside the
Collegium to satisfy the minimum requirement for
courses within the Collegium. Interested students
should consult their Mentors for infcirmation on
gaining approval for such substitutions.
See each discipline's description in the course
section ot this catalog for specific requirements.
For the requirement for the B.S. degree in
psychology see Psychology in the course section
ot this catalog.
Degree Requirements for
Transfer Students
Eckerd College uses courses instead of semester
hours as the numerical unit of measurement for
the meeting of degree requirements. To determine
the number of Eckerd College course equivalents
a student receives in transfer credit, the semester
hours awarded for those transfer courses acceptable
to Eckerd are totaled and divided by 3.5. Eckerd
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accepts a maximum of 63 semester hours (18 Eckerd
course equivalents) oi transfer credit which may
be applied toward meeting degree requirements.
Transfer students receive an evaluation of transfer
credit and detemiination of the number of
equivalent Eckerd College courses from the
registrar's office.
Although the specific number of Eckerd College
courses a transfer student must take is detemiined
on an individual basis, a transfer student must
spend at least four semesters and two short terms,
including the senior year, in the college or in an
approved off-campus program, for a minimum of
18 Eckerd College course credits in order to
graduate from Eckerd College.
Students transferring to Eckerd College as
sophomores are considered exempt from Western
Heritage in a Global Context, foreign language,
the first year oral communication and first year
infomiation technolo,g>' proficiency requirements.
All transfers must meet the following general
education requirements: composition competency
(i.e., writing portfolio), oral communication
and technological competency in their major
or concentration, and Quest for Meaning.
Transfer students may count transfer credits
toward fLilfilling academic area requirements and
quantitative requirements but must complete
Environmental and Global perspective courses at
Eckerd College. The number of College Program
Series events required of transfer students is
detemnined by the student's class standing at the
time of entry.
FORD APPRENTICE
SCHOLARS PROGRAM
The Ford Apprentice Scholar Program at Eckerd
College, initiated by a grant from the Ford
Foundation, provides opportunity- for 20 selected
juniors each year to participate in a two-year
enhanced program designed to develop the skills
and habits of professional scholars and to encour-
age them to consider college and university
teaching as a career.
Tlie students selected take a course in the junior
year in the history of ideas and do optional
research with their faculty sponsors during the
summer. In the senior year, they work closely with
the faculty sponsors in an enhanced major and
take a senior colloquium. Funds are available for
summer and research support. The two Ford
courses may be used to fulfill the Humanities
academic area requirement and either the Global
or Environmental perspective requirement.
If the teaching practicum is done for credit, the
student arranges an Independent Study with
the Ford Mentor.
THE HONORS PROGRAM
Tlie Honors Program at Eckerd College provides
enhanced opportunities for independent study and
research to students of outstanding ability.
Selected students are brought together for close
interaction and advanced work, such studies
receiving permanent recognition on the students'
transcripts.
Honors students meet all general education
requirements. In addition, first-year Honors
students meet for additional special sessions of the
college's two freshman core courses. Western
Heritage in a Global Context 1 and 11, for which
an extra course credit is awarded. In the second
and third years of the Honors program, partici-
pants take two courses designated as Honors
courses as part of their general education require-
ments. These Honors courses should represent
different perspective or academic areas. Seniors in
the Honors Program participate in a colloquium in
which they present their senior thesis research,
creative projects, or their work for comprehensive
examinations.
Students who wish to be considered for the
Honors Program in the freshman year must file an
acceptable application for admission to Eckerd
College by February 15. Interested students are
encouraged to write the Dean of Admissions for
additional iiifomiation.
New transfer students and students already
enrolled in the college, including students who
may have applied unsuccessfully to the Honors
Program earlier, are also eligible for admission as
vacancies in the program occur at the upper levels.
Students who are interested in making application
to the Honors Program after they are enrolled in
the college should contact the director of the
Honors Program.
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NATIONAL HONORARY SOCIETIES
The tollovving National Honor Societies have
chapters at Eckerd College:
Alpha Kappa Delta - Sociology
Requirements: junior or senior standing, an overall
GPA ot 3.0, a major in sociology-, a GPA of 3.0 in
sociology courses, and at least tour regular courses
in sociology. The purpose ot this society is to
promote an interest in the study ot sociology.
Delta Phi Alpha - German
Requirements: tu'o years of college Gentian, a 3.0
average in German courses and 2.5 overall. New
members must he elected unanimously. The
society meets monthly, sponsors German-related
events, off-campus speakers, and a weekly kaffee
kktch tor all students of Gemiari.
Omicron Delta Epsilon - Economics
Lamba Chapter in Florida
Requirements: junior or senior standing, class
rank in upper one-third with a 3.0 in economics
courses and at least four economics courses.
The society recognizes the accomplishments of
economics students.
Omicron Delta Kappa - Leadership
Requirements: junior or senior standing, 3.3 GPA
or higher, member of the Eckerd College faculty,
staff, or administration, alumni of the College or,
in the case of an honoris causa induction, an
individual with distinction in his or her chosen
profession, or one who has rendered outstanding
ser\'ice through leadership. Members must
demonstrate leadership in at least one of five areas:
scholarship; athletics; campus or community
service, social and religious activities, and campus
government.
Phi Beta Kappa - Liberal Arts
Requirements: evidence oi broad cultural interests,
scholarly achievement, and good character.
Candidates tor membership must have a distin-
guished record of performance in liberal arts
courses — fine arts, humanities, languages,
mathematics, natural sciences, and social
sciences — as well as substantial work in areas
outside their major. The purpose is to promote
excellence in the study of the liberal arts.
Pi Mu Epsilon - Mathematics
Gamma Chapter in Florida
Requirements: at least two years of mathematics
including Calculus 1 and 11 with at least a B
average. The purpose is to promote scholarly
activity in mathematics among students in
academic institutions.
Sigma Delta Pi - Spanish
Requirements: three years, or the equivalent, of
college Spanish with a 3.0 or better in all Spanish
courses, and rank in upper 35 percent of class with
a minimum of 2.75. The purpose is to promote
scholarly acti\'it\' in Spanish among students in
academic institutions.
Sigma Xi - Scientific Research
Requirements: demonstrated aptitude for scientific
research and intention to pursue a career in
science, nomination by a Sigma Xi member based
on such criteria as academic excellence, scientific
research usually culminating in a paper, presenta-
tion at a scientitic meeting, or a senior thesis. The
purpose is to advance scientitic research, encour-
age interdisciplinary cooperation, and assist the
wider understanding ot science.
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MAJORS AND AREAS OF CONCENTRATION
At Eckerd College, efforts are made to tailor
programs of study to the particular needs and
interests of individual students. To help guide
students with the selection of courses, the faculty'
has approved a number of disciplinary and
interdisciplinary majors.
Brief descriptions of majors are included under
each discipline heading in the course description
section of this catalog. Students desiring more
specific infomiation about major programs
should consult their Mentors, coUegial chairper-
sons and discipline coordinators. A list of the
faculr\'-approved majors follows.
American Studies
Anthropology-
Biochemistry
Biology
Business Administration
Chemistry
Communication
Comparative Literature
Computer Science
Creative Writing
East Asian Studies
Economics
Environmental Studies
French
History
Human Development
Humanities
Interdisciplinary Arts
International Business
International Relations
and Global Affairs
International Studies
Literature
Management
Marine Science
Mathematics
Modem Languages
Music
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Religious Studies
Sociology
Spanish
Theatre
Visual Arts
Women's and Gender
Studies
A major or concentration must require at least
eight but no more than sixteen courses. At least
eight courses required for an approved discipline
major must be in that discipline. No major or
concentration can require more than twelve
courses in one discipline.
Students desiring to design their own programs of
study are encouraged to develop an individualized
area of concentration in cooperation with their
Mentors. The proposed plan of study must
ultimately be approved and have identified with it
a specific committee of at least three faculty
members. The approved study plan must be filed
in the Registrar's office early in the junior year.
ACADEMIC CREDIT
Credit toward a degree is awarded for satisfactory
course completion, independent study, directed
study, internship, academic work certified by
another accredited degree-granting institution,
and proficiency demonstrated by examination.
Ordinarily credit is earned by course completion.
A nomial full-time academic load is eight courses
plus an autumn term in the freshman year arid
eight courses plus a winter terni project in each
subsequent year.
Credit may be earned through independent study
by students who exhibit both the self-discipline
and mastery of the methodologies demanded by
the subject matter selected by the student. An
independent study project is designed by a student
in consultation with the professor who is to
supervise and evaluate the work. An academic
contract, drawn in advance, specifies the subject
and method of inquiry, the texts, the purpose of
the project, and the basis of evaluation and credit.
Each contract must be approved by the Dean of
Faculty. Independent study options are available
for both on and off-campus opportunities.
Freshmen are not pennitted to take off-campus
independent studies. Iiidependent study forms
are available from the Registrar.
Provision is also made for credit by directed
study. Both independent study and directed
study require advarice planning by the instmctor
and student. While initiative rests with the
student for design of independent study, in
directed study the instructor is responsible for
supplying a syllabus which defines the program.
Directed study syllabi are available from
the Registrar.
Credit is granted by transfer from regionally
accredited degree-granting institutioiis, up to a
limit of 16 courses, plus one autumn and one
winter temi for a total of 18 Eckerd College
course equivalents. A student entering Eckerd
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College should request that an ofticial transcript of
work done in other institutions be sent to the
Registrar. An official transcript is required from
each institution attended. ^X^en the transcript
has been e\'aluated, the applicant is notified of the
credit accepted by transfer. Eckerd College
students who wish to enroll for part of their
programs at other institutions should have the
approval in advance of their Mentors, appropriate
discipliiie faculty, and the Registrar. For more
information on transfer credit, see page 121.
Credit for demonstrated proficiency is awarded
when a student applies for it with the Registrar
and successfully completes appropriate examina-
tions. College Level Examination Programs are
recognized for both advanced placement and
academic credit. For more information on CLEP,
see page 122.
The college recogiiizes that many experiences
outside the classroom may contribute to a
student's program. Internships, participation in
community projects, and field experience may be
accorded credit if closely coordinated with the
student's academic program. Such experience
ordinarily constitutes a part of a regular course or
independent study project.
Some disciplines have their own internship
programs and information can be found regarding
these in the descriptions of courses and majors.
It is best to first consult your professor or Mentor
regarding internship opportunities and require-
ments within your discipline. Credit may be
earned through internship by students who have
the commitment and maturity to combine pre-
professional work with their academic studies.
After discussion with his or her Mentor, a student
can design an internship proposal in conjunction
with a supervising professor. Guidelines for
internships are available through the Registrar,
CALA and the Office of Career Resources, where
help facilitating the internship is also available.
The student, supervising professor, site supervisor,
and Associate Dean must agree in advance on the
nature of the site work, assignments, and means of
evaluation. Once a proposal and contract are
approved by the Associate Dean/ Director for
CALA, the student is registered. An internship
must include substantial engagement with a
work site (usually a minimum of 150 hours) as
well as the completion of reflective reading and
writing assignments.
THE GRADING SYSTEM
The standard grading system of the college is A
(Superior Work), B (Good Work), C (Satisfactory
Work), D (Poor Work), and F (Unacceptable
Work). Tlie instmctor of a course may also add a
plus ( + ) or minus (-) to a final grade except a plus
to an A or a plus or minus to an F. All courses in
which any C - grade or higher has been earned
shall count toward fulfilling degree requirements.
A course in which any D grade is earned may
fulfill degree requirements subject to limitations in
specific majors.
A grade of I (Incomplete) indicates that, although
a substantial proportion of the course requirements
have been met, all course requirements are not
completed by the end of the temi and that, in the
judgment of the instructor, extension of the
deadline is both appropriate and a reasonable limit
for the completion of remaining work. Typically
an instmctor might consider giving an Incomplete
grade when the reasons for the unfinished work
are circumstances beyond the student's control. A
grade of I will not be given to students who have
submitted minimal or no work during the tenn or
who, in the judgment of the instmctor, have not
adequately participated in the course.
Unless an earlier deadline is set by the instmctor,
a student must complete the work required
as follows:
Autumn Term Incomplete -
Due on or before October 1
Fall Term Incomplete -
Due on or before March 1
Winter Term Incomplete -
Due on or before March 1
Spring Term Incomplete -
Due on or before October 1
Summer Term Incomplete -
Due on or before October 1
If the work is not completed by the deadline above
or an earlier deadline imposed by the instmctor,
the Incomplete automatically becomes an F.
The grade awarded at the deadline, whether one
submitted by the instmctor or an automatic F,
is final.
Students who withdraw from a course by the
withdrawal deadline published in the Academic
Calendar will receive a grade of W. An emergency
late withdrawal from a course may be requested in
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extreme circumstances beyond the student's
control such as iUness, accident, or death in the
immediate family. Outside documentation must
accompany these petitions. Requests for late
withdrawals will not he granted for poor academic
pertomiance, excessive wcukload, change in
academic or career plans, missed classes due to
athletics, or abandonment of class attendance.
A Credit/No Credit grading option is available in
each course/project for students who are at least
second semester freshmen. The grade of Credit is
comparable to work evaluated as C or better.
Students desiring this grading option must petition
for the approval of the course instaictor, the
Mentor, and the Dean of Faculty'. Petitions must
he submitted prior to the beginning of a semester
or temi. Grades of Credit and No Credit cannot
be subsequently changed to letter grades.
All grades are reported to students and entered on
the official record of the college. Grades ot F will
not be removed from the transcript. A notation
will be recorded on the transcript of any substitute
grade earned. Students may not repeat a course for
credit unless they receive a D, need to repeat the
course in order to progress in sequence, and have
the approval of the instmctor and the Dean of
Faculty. Both the original course and the repeated
course remain on the student's transcript, but only
one of these courses may be used to meet the
graduation requirement of 36 credits (32 courses
and four short temis).
CLASS ATTENDANCE
Students are expected to attend all classes in
courses for which they are registered. There is no
college-wide attendance requirement, but
individual instmctors may impose attendance
requirements in particular courses.
STANDARDS OF
SATISFACTORY
ACADEMIC PROGRESS
NORMAL PROGRESS
Nornnal progress toward graduation is the
completion of four courses each H-week
tem^ and a short temi each year with grades
of C or better.
ACADEMIC REVIEW
COMMITTEE
At the close of the fall and spring semesters, the
Academic Review Committee reviews the progress
of every student who does not meet the cumulative
grade point (GPA) minimum standard detennined
by class standing, is on academic probation, or is
otherwise identified as not making satisfactory
academic progress. Tlie cumulative GPA refers to
the student's Eckerd College GPA only. Mentors,
instmctors and student personnel staff may be
consulted. The Committee may place on probation
or dismiss any student who in its judgment is not
making satisfactory academic progress. In making
such judgments, the Committee is guided by the
following standards and notifies the Financial Aid
office of each financial aid recipient affected.
PROBATION
A student whose Eckerd College cumulative GPA
falls below the minimum standard detemiined by
class standing is placed on academic probation.
The mii^iimum standards are as follows:
Freshmen - 1 .6, Sophomores - 1 .8, juniors - 2.0,
Seniors - 2.0.
Students placed on academic probation are
notified of this action by the Academic Review
Committee and advised of how to remove the
probationary' status.
Students may enroll in up to four H-week long
courses during the temi that they are on probation.
SUBJECT TO DISMISSAL
A student whixse Eckerd College cumulative GPA
falls below the minimum standard detemiined by
class standing for the second consecutive semester
will be notified of being subject to dismissal for a
third consecutive semester below the minimum
standard. Students may enroll in up to iour
14-week length courses during the temi they are
on probation.
Academic probation may be continued longer
than two semesters if in the judgement of the
Academic Review Committee and/or the Dean of
Faculty, the student's progress or the presence of
extenuating circumstances warrants an extension.
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SUMMARY OF ACADEMIC REVIEW COMMITTEE CATEGORIES
Probation: After one semester d not meeting the
minimum standard.
Subject to Dismissal: After a second consecutive
semester of not meeting the minimum standard.
Dismissal: After a third consecutive semester
of not meeting the minimum standard, or
when otherwise identified by the Academic
Review Committee as not making satisfactory
academic progress.
REMOVAL FROM PROBATION
A student is removed from probation at the end
of the fall or spring semester upon attaining the
minimum GPA standard for the student's current
class standing. Students with incomplete grades
are not eligible for removal from probation.
Second Dismissal: A second dismissal is final.
Graduation: A cumulative GPA of 2.0 is required.
Cumulative GPA Minimum Standard by Class
Standing:
Freshmen - 1.6
Sophomores - 1.8
Juniors - 2.0
Seriiors - 2.0
GRADUATION
The minimum Eckerd College grade point
requirement for graduation is a cumulative GPA
of 2.0. Cumulative GPA refers to Eckerd College
GPA only.
DISMISSAL
A student whose Eckerd College cumulative GPA
is below the minimum standard detemnined by
class standing for the third consecutive fall or
spring semester or who has otherwise been
identified by the Academic Review Committee as
not making satisfactory academic progress will be
dismissed for at least one semester.
Students dismissed for academic reasons are
notified in advance of the next regular tenTi by the
Academic Review Committee. Tliis notice also
advises the student whether and, if so, when and
how to be considered for re-admission.
To apply for re-admission, a student should write
to the Dean of Faculty, who chairs the Academic
Review Committee.
SECOND DISMISSAL
If a student is readmitted after dismissal, a second
dismissal is final.
WITHDRAWALS AND
COLLEGE LEAVE
Withdrawal or temporary leave from the college at
any time is official only upon the completion of
the fomi available in the Dean of Students office.
Requests for re-admission following withdrawal or
temporary leave should be sent to the Dean of
Students. Students may take college leave to
enroll in another college for courses i-iot available
here but important to the student's total program.
Such courses may be transferred upon the student's
return but must be approved in advance by the
Mentor, discipline faculty and Registrar. Students
requesting a withdrawal or temporary leave should
consult with the Dean of Students.
THE DEAN'S LIST
The Dean's List is compiled following the fall
semester and the spring semester and includes
students who completed at least four courses with
a tenti grade point average of 3.75. Students with
incomplete grades at the time the list is compiled are
not eligible.
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HONORS AT GRADUATION
Eckerd College awards diplomas with Honors to a
few students in each graduating class. The criteria
and designation for graduation with Honors are:
High Honors - 3.8 grade point average or above;
Honors - 3.6 to 3.799 grade point average for
courses taken at Eckerd College. To he eligible for
Honors, a studerit must have completed at least 18
Eckerd College courses. Students graduating with
fewer than 18 Eckerd College course credits with a
grade point average of 3.66 or above, will graduate
with the designation of Distinction.
AUDITORS
Any regularly registered full-time student may
audit a course without fee, subject to pemiission of
the instmctor. Part-time students or students not
registered for credit may attend courses as auditors
subject to fornial pemiission of the instructor and
payment of an auditor's fee. Entry is made on the
student's pemianent record concealing audited
classes. A course taken for audit may he changed
to credit with the instructor's pemiission, if the
change is filed with the Registrar by the end of the
eighth week of a semester.
REGISTRATION
Ereshmen are pre-registered tor autumn temi
projects before arriving on campus. During the
autumn tenn, they are assisted in registering for
fall courses. Transfer students meet with Mentors
and are assisted with course registration during the
New Student Registration Day at the beginning oi
each temi. Returning students have typically pre-
registered during the previous temi. Students may
adjust their schedules during the add/drop period.
Add/drop deadlines are printed in the calendar in
the back of this catalog.
CANCELLATION OF COURSES
Courses may occasionally be canceled because of
low enrollment; however, should this be the case,
students will be notified in advance and assisted
with arranging a satisfactory substitute.
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STUDENT RECORDS
STUDENT RIGHTS
UNDER FERPA
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
(FERPA) affords students certain rights with
respect to their education records. They are:
1 . Tlie right to inspect and review the student's
education records within 30 days of the day
the college receives a request for access.
a. Students may see their educational
records by submitting a written request at
the office where the records of interest
are maintained.
b. Access is to he granted promptly and no
later than thirty days from the date of the
request.
c. Students may make the request in person
or by mail, but the request must always
be in writing.
d. Students may obtain upon request copies
of documents to which they are entitled.
Typically these copies would not include
transcripts from other schools or recom-
mendation letters written to Eckerd
College. The College may charge tor
these copies.
e. Students may request and receive
interpretation of their records from the
person (or designee) responsible for the
maintenance of the record.
2. The right to request the amendment of the
student's education records that the student
believes are inaccurate or misleading.
a. Students may write the college official
responsible for the record, clearly identify
the part of the record they want changed,
and specify why it is inaccurate or
misleading.
b. The case will be reviewed through the
nonnal channels of the department
responsible for the record.
c. If the decision is made not to amend the
record as requested, the student may
appeal through the Coordinator of
Judicial Affairs.
3. The right to consent to disclosures of person-
ally identifiable information contained in the
student's education records, except to the
extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure
without consent.
One exception which permits disclosure
without consent is disclosure to school
officials with legitimate educational interests.
A school official is a person employed by the
college in an administrative, supervisory,
academic or research, or support staff position
(including law enforcement unit personnel
and health staff); a person or company with
whom the college has contracted (such as an
attorney, auditor, or collection agent); a
person sei"ving on the Board of Trustees; or a
student serving on an official committee,
such as a disciplinary or grievance committee,
or assisting school officials in perfomiing
their tasks.
A school official has a legitimate educational
interest if the official needs to review an
education record in order to fulfill profes-
sional responsibilities.
4. The right to file a complaint with the U.S.
Department of Education concerning alleged
failures by the college to comply with the
requirements of FERPA. The name and
address of the office that administers
FERPA is:
Family Policy Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
600 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202-4605
POLICY ON STUDENT
RECORDS
In compliance with FERPA, the following
constitutes the College's policy instmcting
students on the procedures available to provide
appropriate access to personal records while
protecting the confidentiality of these records.
A "student" is defined as one who has attended or
is attending Eckerd College and whose records are
in the files of the College. Student records to
which this policy applies do not include files
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retained by individual taculty/stat! members which
are not accessible to any other person except a
substitute designated by the faculty/staff member.
Public or directory infomaation is limited to name,
permanent and local address, e-mail address,
phone, date of birth, photograph. Mentor, major
field of study, dates of enrollment including hours
enrolled, admission or enrollment status, school or
division, class standing, anticipated graduation
date, graduation date, degrees, awards, honors,
participation in officially recognized activities
and sports, and weight aiid height of athletic
team members.
Public information shall be released freely unless
the student files the appropriate forna requesting
that information may not be released. This form is
available at the Registrar's office and must be
renewed each academic year. If this form is not
received prior to the end of the drop/add period of
the fall term, it will be assumed that directory
infonnation may be disclosed for the remainder of
the current academic year. A new form for non-
disclosure must be completed each academic year.
A student's educational record is open to the
student with the following exceptions:
• Confidential letters of recommendation
placed in files prior to January 1, 1975.
• Records of parent's financial status.
• Employment records (see below).
• Medical records (see below).
The employment records to which students do not
have access are records kept in the nomial course
of business which relate exclusively to students as
employees. Medical records are kept in the
Student Health Center. This office rigidly protects
the confidentiality of those records, but they
can be reviewed by a physician or appropriate
professional of the student-patient's choice.
Student records are open to members of the
faculty and staff who have a legitimate need to
blow their contents, except where access is
prohibited by special policies such as those
governing medical records. The detennination of
those who have a "legitimate need to know"
will be made by the person responsible for the
maintenance of the records. Tliis detennination
must be made scmpulously and with respect for
the individual whose records is involved.
At the discretion of the office maintaining the
records, records may be released without the
consent of the student to third parties only as
authorized by FERPA. Examples include but are
not limited to:
• Federal, State, and local officials as
required by law.
• Appropriate persons in an emergency
situation when necessary to protect the
welfare of the individual.
• Parents of a student who is a dependent
for income tax purposes.
A student may secure from the Registrar's office a
consent forna authorizing the release of specified
records to specific individuals. A notation of such
releases made to third parties must be kept in the
student's record. Tins notation is open only to the
student and the office in charge of the record. The
third party must be infomaed that no release of
personally identifiable data is authorized without
the written consent of the student.
This policy does not preclude the destruction of any
record if the College does not consider it gemiane.
Persons in charge of records should ensure that only
pertinent items are retained in student files.
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DESCRIPTIONS OF COURSES AND MAJORS
(Alphabetically by Discipline)
Meaning of Letters and Numbers
Tlie first two letters indicate the discipline
offering the course.
A third letter (I) indicates an International
course (offered abroad). A number after the first
two letters indicates a course spanning two or
more semesters.
Interdisciplinary courses are indicated by the
collegial designations CR-Creative Arts,
BE-Behavioral Science, CU-Comparative
Cultures, LT'Letters, NA-Natural Sciences,
FD-Foundations, INI-a course offered abroad,
and QM indicates Quest for Meaning
perspective course.
The first digit of the three numbers indicates
the level of the course: 1 and 2 indicate a
course at the Freshman or Sophomore level;
3 and 4 indicate a course at the Junior or
Senior level.
5. The second and third digits are used at the
discretion of the collegium.
331-332 indicates Special Topics
410 indicates a Senior Seminar
498 indicates Comprehensive Examination
499 indicates Senior Thesis or Project
6. Perspective courses are indicated by a letter after
die third digit: E-Environmental and G-Global.
Courses which meet the computation require-
ment are indicated by M after the digits. Courses
which meet academic area requirements and
do not have prerequisites which have already
met the academic area requirement are
designated by a letter after the third digit:
A'Arts, H-F^umanities, N-Natural Sciences,
S'Social Sciences.
Opportunities for independent study are available in all collegia. Independent study contracts are
negotiated between the student and the faculty sponsor. Independent study contract fonTis are available
in the Registrar's office.
Directed studies are listed in this catalog. Copies of directed study syllabi are available in the Registrar's office.
Some directed studies are available through the Program for Experienced Learners only. PEL students should
consult the PEL Director for a list of these.
An academic minor is an option available to all students. The academic minors available are listed in this catalog.
COURSES LISTED IN THIS CATALOG
ARE NOT NECESSARILY OFFERED EACH YEAR.
DESCRIPTIONS OF COURSES AND MAJORS
(Alphabetically by Discipline)
AMERICAN STUDIES
A broad, interdisciplinary major in American
civilization that focuses upon American experience
and identity, past and present, using the methods
and approaches of a variety of academic disciplines,
as well as the distinctive cultural perspective of
American Studies. At Eckerd College, the program
is built around the core disciplines of history,
literature, political science, and cultural anthropol-
ogy. In order to allow students to shape their courses
of study to their own intellectual goals, the major
may also include courses in diverse fields such as
philosophy, religion, art, economics, women's and
gender studies, and sociology, provided that the
courses are related to understanding the society and
culture of the United States. Each student's program
is developed in consultation with a faculty commit-
tee, and should fonn a consistent pattern of courses
in American culture and institutions.
Students who complete the American Studies major
demonstrate the following competencies:
• knowledge of American history, institutions,
environment and culture, within an interdisci-
plinary perspective, demonstrated by the ability
to talk and write intelligently about these fields.
• ability to define and evaluate the core values of
American culture.
• knowledge of the dex'elopment of the field of
American Studies as an academic discipline.
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American Studies
• understanding of the methods, scope, and
perspective of the field ot American Studies.
• understanding of a core discipline in American
Studies (e.g., American history, American
literature, American government. Cultural
Anthropology') and how it relates to the larger
field of American Studies. An understanding
of how the study of the core discipline is
enriched by the interdisciplinary' approach of
American Studies.
• ability to relate the various courses and
approaches that have been taken as a part of the
major program, and defend the interdisciplinary
approach to the study of the United States.
• demonstrated ability to undertake a research
project that will explore important issues and
problems in methodology and interpretation of
American Studies.
• familiarity with the classic works in American
Studies that relate the fields of American
literature and history and the ability to evaluate
the author's methodology'.
A major in American Studies consists of a minimum
of ten courses. Six of the ten courses must be beyond
the introductory level. Electives in the major should
be chosen in consultation with discipline faculty. In
addition, each student majoring in American Studies
must pass a Senior comprehensive examination, or, if
invited by the faculty, write a Senior thesis.
The American Studies major should include at least
five courses from one of the core disciplines of
history, literature, political science, or cultural
anthropology. An introductory survey course in the
core discipline should be chosen in consultation with
discipline faculty. Majors should also choose at least
three American Studies courses, one of which must
be AM 20 IH. At least two additional courses should
be chosen from American Studies or another
discipline that directly relates to the study of
American culture and society. In addition to courses
from another of the core disciplines, students may
choose courses in the following areas: courses that
have a comparative perspective or that place
American culture or society in a global context;
Cultural Studies courses in media, communication,
and representation, with a substantial component
dealing with the United States; courses with an
African American or Women's and Gender Studies
emphasis, or courses with an environmental or pre-
law focus, with a substantial component dealing with
the United States.
For a minor in American Studies, students will take
five AM courses, including AM 20 IH, chosen in
consultation with American Studies discipline
faculty'. Three of the five courses must be at the 300
level or above.
AM 20 IH Introduction to American
Civilization
Significant works and methods of American Studies,
while surveying cultural themes of American
identity and issues of American experience.
AM 204G Native American Colloquium
This course will be an occasional offering designed
to allow students to take full advantage of public
programs offered at Eckerd College, by incorporating
academic methods of intellectual engagement in an
innovative course setting.
AM 306H American Myths and Values
Myths in American history', literature, and religion
which shape Americans' understanding of their
identity and history.
AM 307H Rebels with a Cause
Reform and radical ideology of the 1 9th and 20th
centuries. Populism, progressivism; nationalist, civil
rights, peace, feminist, environmental movements.
(Directed Study available)
AM 308H Becoming Visible
Changing perspectives on what it means to be male
or female in the U.S. Historical origins and sources
of values concerning masculinity and femininity.
(Directed study available)
AM 31 OH American Cinema
TTiis course will analyze American films and the
movie industry in their social and cultural context,
including the formal properties of film, film criti-
cism, and interpreting motion pictures as an
important mass medium.
AM 311H Politics of Race: American Fiction
Examining ways in which race was constructed in
narrative by and for the conventions of a white,
19th century reading public and how those ways
have been "reconstructed" in the 20th century.
AM314E Environment in American
Thought
Examine ways physical environment has been
conceptualized as the cultural landscapes in the
American past, from the Puritans "errand into the
wilderness" to the chaotic world of Jurassic Park,
using paintings, film, photographs, and literary
works. Prerequisites: Sophomore status or above.
AM319E Environmental Film Colloquium
This course will develop the idea that the environ-
ment has been a significant focus in culture and can
be analyzed from the perspective of the imagery of
film, video, and other visual media.
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AM 32 IH Women in Modem America
Feminist theory, growth of women's movements,
minority women, changes in women's health, birth
control, images of women in literature and film.
Changes in women's position in America. (Available
as Directed Study only)
AM 322H Business of American Culture
This course will examine cultural responses to and
understandings ot business withm US society and the
ways this system has shaped and been shaped by
social relations and cultural understandings in
the US.
AM 324H Organized Crime in America
Organized Crime in America is a course that traces
the development of organized criminal activity in
America from the eighteenth century to the present.
AM 338H Harlem Renaissance
Emergence of a new literai7 and artistic movement
within the African- American community in the
1920's and how it affected other social movements in
American society. African-American History I and
II helpful but not required.
AM 339H The Great Depression and
American Life
Exploring American life during the Great Depres-
sion in its social, cultural, and environmental
aspects, using literature, mass media and online
archival resources.
ANTHROPOLOGY
Anthropology is the holistic study of humankind,
embracing cultural diversity, human origins,
linguistics, and the application of knowledge to
current social problems. Those completing the
anthropology major demonstrate the ability to:
• define and discuss the differences between
I the biological and the cultural aspects of
I humankind and the interdependence of
t these two areas
• conduct literature research and engage in
scholarly writing that is logically cohesive
and properly documented
• explain the concept of cultural relativity
and discuss the implications for
intercultural relations
V; • distinguish arguments or positions based on
sound data and logically reasoned, from those
which lack sound supporting data and/or rest on
questionable assumptions.
Anthropology
They must have:
• knowledge and experience in the fundamentals
of empirical research, including anthropological
methods and techniques of gathering data, data
analysis, and the writing of a research report
• familiarity with a variety of topical, regional and
applied fields of inquiry
• preparedness for graduate programs in the field
of anthropology and in related multicultural and
international fields.
The goals include introducing students to the
different career choices in the academic world
and in international business.
Anthropological requirements for the major include
successful completion of six core courses: Introduc-
tion to Anthropology, Research Methodology,
Anthropological Theory, Physical Anthropology,
Statistical Methods, and Linguistic Anthropology or
Introduction to Archaeology; plus completion of five
other courses in anthropology, two of which must be
applied courses; and an oral comprehensive exami-
nation, with a C or better in all courses. In addition,
anthropology majors must participate in at least one
overseas study experience during their time at
Eckerd College, ideally in a non-Western culture.
Exceptions can be made only after consultation with
the anthropology faculty.
Sequencing: Introduction to Anthropology in the
Freshman year or as the foundation course on which
the succeeding courses are built, and all other
anthropology courses, with the exception of
Anthropological Research Methodology and
Anthropological Tlieory, which are taken in the
Junior or Senior year.
Requirements for the minor are Introduction to
Anthropology, and any additional four courses in
anthropology.
AN 20 IG Introduction to Anthropology
Introduction to the four fields of anthropology:
physical, cultural, linguistics, and archaeology.
Includes such topics as economy and exchange,
religion, political organization, kinship, and gender
roles, from a comparative perspective.
AN 203G Middle Eastern Area Studies
The nature of Islamic cultures and changes that
have taken place through contact with the West.
Environment, religion, social organizations, rural and
urban factors, status of women, development of
nationalism.
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Anthropology
AN 204S Introduction to Archaeology
Explores the role of archaeology in understanding
the human past, including hasic concepts in method
and theory. Ethical and legal issues surrounding the
preservation and interpretation of archaeological
sites also examined.
AN 205 S Introduction to Primate Studies
Evolution of diversity socioecology, behavior, social
relationships, communication, intelligence of
primates; conservation and biomedical research.
Observation techniques through field project.
Prerequisites: AN 201G or AN 240S; biology majors
with permission of instructor.
AN 208S Human Sexuality
Overview of human sexuality, including cross-
cultural and evolutionary perspectives. Range of
sexual behavior and attitudes exhibited by humans
to help put one's own sexuality in perspective.
AN 220E Cultural Geography
A study of human population and cultural diversity
as a function of geographic distribution. Culture
regions and cultural landscapes examined in an
environmental perspective, with particular attention
to ethnicity, diffusion, and adaptation.
AN 230S Linguistic Anthropology
The scientific study of language and its context: the
elements of language and its uses in personal
thought, social interaction, cultural values and
institutions.
AN 240S Physical Anthropology
Concepts, theories, methodologies used in the study
of non-human primates, otir hominid ancestors and
modem humans. Human variation, evolutionary
theoiy, primate behavior, paleoanthropology',
biocultural adaptation, and evolutionary psychology.
Includes a laboratory section.
AN 260S Cultural Environment of
International Business
See International Business IB 2608.
AN 262E Environment, Population and
Culture
Long-range view of population growth and
technology, prime movers of cultural evolution,
from prehistoric times to present.
AN 282G East Asian Area Studies
Examination of the more enduring features of China
and Japan, through art, architecture, literature,
customs, religious beliefs and intellectual traditions.
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
AN 283G Southeast Asian Area Studies
Exploration ot the diverse cultures of Southeast Asia
in terms of religions, tradition, art, music, theatre,
architecture and ways of life.
AN 285G Latin American Area Studies
A multidisciplinary, contemporary overview of the
peoples and cultures, achievements and challenges
faced in Latin America.
AN 286G Cultures of Sub-Saharan Africa
Cultural heritage of Sub-Saharan nations, including
history, economy, politics and social structure.
Selected ethnographies for in-depth study.
AN 287G Caribbean Area Studies
Surveys the culture history and ways of life of the
peoples of the Caribbean region; their economic
system; socioeconomic forms of organization;
domestic organization and gender relations.
AN 288G Native Cultures: Southeast U.S.
Prehistory/archaeology of the southeast; ethnohistory
and ethnography of indigenous groups of the
southeast U.S.; contemporary ethical issues in the
study of indigenous societies.
AN 289S Gender: Cross-Cultural
Perspective
Comparative study of significant topics in the
anthropology of gender: men and women in
prehistory, interrelationships between biology and
culture, cultural construction of gender, division of
labor, religion/ritual, changes in gender roles.
AN 333S Anthropological Research Methods
Design and implementation of different types of
research modes. Field work projects. Prerequisite:
AN 201G or permission of instructor.
AN 334G Fertility and Reproduction
Study of human reproduction and population
growth.
AN335E Cultural Ecology
An interdisciplinary, cross cultural study of how
human populations operate within ecosystems,
including cultural adaptations to natural environ-
ments. Explores environmental constraints on
human behavior that influence long-term cultural
change. Prerequisite: AN 20 10.
AN 336S Ethnic Identity
Role of ethnic identity in nationalism, non-
assimilation of minorities, intercultural understand-
ing, communication and interaction.
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AN 33 7S Anthropology and Education
Contemporary- problems facing educators and
learners in formal and nontormal education in the
Third World and in minority groups. Methods of
conducting ethnological fieldwork in education.
Major trends in role of education in development.
Prerequisite: AN 201 G.
AN 338S Anthropology and Religion
Religious beginnings, role m human life, and
movements from an anthropological viewpoint.
Primitive religions, movements in industrialized
society Selected case studies. Prerequisite: AN 20 IG
(exceptions made for Religious Studies and other
interested majors).
AN 339S Development Anthropology
Population growth, hunger and nutrition, agricul-
tural development, role of cultural factors such as
economic decision-making, risk-taking, gender roles.
Prerequisite: Sophomore or higher or pennission of
instructor. AN 201G recommended.
AN340S Conflict Studies
Conflict and its resolution in other cultures, gender,
family, education, corporate, xenophobia, prejudice.
Methods of resolution such as third party negotia-
tion, mediation, arbitration. Prerequisite: Sopho-
more or higher or permission of instructor. AN 20 IG
recommended.
AN 3418 Medical Anthropology
Biobehavioral adaptations; healing, heath and
disease in cross-cultural perspective; evolution of
disease; traditional medicine. Prerequisite: AN 201G
(exceptions made for Biology/Pre-medical and other
interested majors).
AN 3508 Introduction to Museum Work
(Directed Study) Hands-on experience with
artifacts, cataloging, restoring and cleaning,
designing and constructing an exhibit based on
research. Minimum 120 hours. Prerequisites: at least
one anthropology course and consent of instaictor.
AN 410 Anthropological Theory
Senior seminar for anthropology majors. Covers the
development of theory from 19th century origins,
through various schools of thought up to modem/
postmodern theory in anthropology. Junior and
Seniors only.
Art
ART
The visual arts major is process and project oriented.
Students develop their own area of emphasis,
focusing on imagery and content through their
chosen media. The major should be seen as the
central part of the student's education, with other
college requirements and electives serving to shape
the young artist as a whole person.
Specific focus and courses for the major are worked
out with a visual arts Mentor. Every program must
consist of a minimum of ten studio courses, including
AR lOlA, 102A, and 320, plus three approved
courses in art history at least one of which should be
at the 300 level. Every student must pass the
required Sophomore show review in the categories of
drawing and design before undertaking the Senior
thesis exhibition. The Senior thesis exhibition is
required of all majors for graduation, and must
demonstrate technical competence and a developed
artistic vision, the ability to work in a sustained way
with a visual problem or problems, and to organize
gallery space coherently A required Senior seminar
in the final semester concludes the visual arts major.
Requirement for Junior Transfer Students
A student transferring from another college at the
Junior level and electing to major in art must submit
a portfolio of work demonstrating competency in
drawing and design as a substitute for the required
Sophomore show. Students unprepared to submit a
portfolio or who do not demonstrate competency in
both areas may not expect to graduate in two years
with a major in visual arts. The normal four year
progi-am moves from structured courses, to greater
freedom, to the independently executed Senior
thesis show.
Freshmen
AR 101 A Visual Problem Solving
AR 102 A Drawing Fundamentals
Choice of workshop courses
Art History course
Sophomores
Choice of workshop courses
Art History course
Sophomore show
Juniors
Art History course
Choice of workshop courses
Studio Critique
Seniors
Thesis show preparation
Senior thesis show
Senior Seminar
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Art
An art minor consists of AR 101 A Visual Problem
Solving, AR 102 A Drawing Fundamentals, and one
approved course in art history, plus three other studio
courses approved by the art faculty for qualification
for the minor.
AR 101 A Visual Problem Solving
Systematic approach to visual arts, developing
skills in spatial organization, relating fonns in
sequence, discovering uniqueness, personal approach
to solutions, even within narrow, arbitrarily
prescribed hounds.
AR 102 A Drawing Fundamentals
For the novice or the initiated, an immersion in new
ways of seeing, eye-hand coordination, self-discovery,
and self- expression through varied drawing media,
using as sources the figure, still-life, nature, and
imagination.
AR 210A Appreciating Art
In this course we will make use of local museum
resources as we explore some of the fundamental
aspects of art and we will discuss art both as personal
expression and as cultural heritage.
AR222A Clayl
For beginners, the fundamentals of ceramic materi-
als, hand forming, recycling, glazing, firing. Labora-
tories with supervised working time and lectures on
technical knowledge and creative problem solving.
AR 223 Relief Printing
An in-depth investigation of one of the oldest
printmaking media, using primarily wood and
linoleum, designing imagery in both black and white
and color. Prerequisite: AR 101 A or AR 102A.
AR 225 Etching
Basic techniques of etching, including hard and soft
grounds, aquatint, drypoint, open biting, embossing,
and color printing. Experimentation and an
imaginative approach is expected. Prerequisites:
AR lOlA and AR 102A.
AR 227A Magic, Mythology and Ritual Art
Collage and assemblage objects used in rituals
throughout history, with papers documenting
content, process and history.
AR 228 Painting Workshop
Introduction to process of painting with emphasis on
each student finding his/her own imagery, exploring
technical means. Any medium or combination
allowed. Prerequisites: AR lOlA and AR 102A.
AR 2 29 A Photography as Image Gathering
Process, techniques, and aesthetics of taking and
developing black and white photographs. No
prerequisites, but the student should have access to a
camera with adjustable aperture and shutter speeds.
AR 241 Intermediate Drawing
Explore a variety of approaches to drawing, using
traditional and non-traditional media. Prerequisites:
AR lOlA and AR 102A.
AR 242A Introduction to Museum Studies
TTiis course introduces students to the basic
principles of how a museum operates. Through
lectures, case studies, guest speakers, and field trips,
students will experience various departments within
a museum.
AR 244 Digital Photography
Photography in context with digital technology; the
composition and creation of artistic digital images.
Digital camera required. Evaluation based on quality
of work, participation, effort and improvement.
Prerequisites: AR 101 A, AR 102A, or AR 229A.
AR 245A Arts Marketing
The means available to individuals or arts institu-
tions by which a single product or an entire institu-
tion may be marketed to the public.
AR 303 Asian Art and Techniques
Learn oriental art appreciation. Explore and practice
the forms, styles, techniques and materials of oriental
art (mostly Chinese). Prerequisite: AR 101 A or AR
102 A or permission of instructor by portfolio review.
AR 307 Clay and Glaze Chemistry
In this course students will learn to work with and
analyze the chemical constituents of the ceramic
process. We will also create many objects to test
glazes in a variety of firing methods and tempera-
tures. Prerequisite: AR 222.
AR 308 Throwing on the Potter's Wheel
Throwing instruction and practice. Skill, aesthetic
considerations, techniques and critiques. Prerequi-
sites: AR 222A or permission of instaictor.
AR 309 Ceramic Sculpture
Various techniques from forming through surface
finishes. Clay as a sculpture medium from prehistoric
through contemporary use, with an emphasis in
creative problem solving. Prerequisites: AR 101 A
and AR 222A.
AR310 New Genre Art
In this studio art course, students will create study
and create art works in the newest 4d media such as
installation, video, sound and concept, as well as
combining 2 & 3d media such as image and word.
Prerequisites: AR lOlA or AR 102 A.
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AR 320 Studio Critique
Independent studio work with regular critiques.
Reading and written assignments on art theory and
criticism. Class used for review of work, oral
presentation, discussion, and field trips. Prerequisite:
Junior art majors or minors.
AR 321 Advanced Drawing
Critique forum for students ready to do serious work
in various drawing media, developing a personal
mode of expression. Emphasis on experimentation
with new materials and ideas. Must he capable of
working independently. Prerequisites: AR 101 A,
102 A and permission of uistaictor.
AR 322 Advanced Photography Critique
Independent projects, with class critiques weekly.
E\'aluation on final portfolio of selected prints
exhibitiiig technical excellence and creative insight.
Prerequisites: AR 229A and permission of instructor.
AR 325 Monotype
Explore ways of achieving single-impression images
through use of oil paint, watercolor and printing
inks. Printing both with an intaglio press and by
hand. Prerequisites: AR lOlA and AR 102 A.
AR 327 Painting Workshop II
Continuation of process begun in AR 228. Indi-
vidual instruction with periodic group critiques.
Emphasis on larger scale works and technical
appropriateness. Prerequisites: AR 228.
AR 328 Painting Workshop III
Continuation ot process begun in AR 327. Indi-
vidual instruction with periodic group critiques.
Emphasis on larger scale works and technical
appropriateness. Prerequisites: AR 327.
AR 329A The Art Experience
Students select one artist and do art works and
research on the life and times of that artist, and
make a presentation on both the art works and the
facts. Not open to Ereshmen. Sophomores with
instructor's permission.
AR 342A Introduction to Graphic Design
Basic elements of graphic design: typography,
modem print techniques, illustration, photography
in advertising, publishing, mass media. For Juniors
and Seniors; others by pennission.
AR 343 Introduction to Computer Art
Tlie importance, versatility, persuasiveness and
potential of computer art. Become familiar with
computer graphics programs and develop personal
electronic art languages. Prerequisites: AR 101 A and
AR 102 A, or pennission of instructor.
Art
AR 344 Computer Art II
Intermediate level based on AR 343. Prerequisite:
AR lOlA, AR 102A, AR 343, or pemnssion of
instructor.
AR 346 The Art of Web Page Design
Tlie importance, versatility, persuasiveness and
potential use of art on the internet. Become familiar
with WWW design and computer graphic programs
and develop personal creativity' in digital art.
Prerequisites: AR 101 A and AR 102 A, or pemiis-
sion of instaictor.
AR 347 Experimental Photography
Creative applications in photography; various
printing techniques such as sandwiching, blending,
and overlay; also includes staged photography,
multiple exposures, hand tinting and more. Access
to film camera required. Prerequisites: AR lOlA and
AR 229A or pennission.
AR 348 Experimental Film and Video
In this course students will produce their own
experimental films and videos as well as study the
history aiid theory ot these relatively new art media.
The class will exhibit work for the college commu-
nity. Prerequisites: AR 101 A or AR 102 A or
pemiission.
AR 349 Animation on the WEB
Explores the relationship ot art and technology while
familiarizing the student with computer animation
programs for the Internet and the aesthetics of
computer art. Prerequisites: AR 101 or 102 or
AR 343 Intro to Computer Art.
AR 410 Visual Arts Senior Seminar
Senior thesis closure. Critiques, slide-making,
portfolio building, resume writing, interx'iews with
artists, visits to off-campus art events, graduate
school concerns, larger art issues.
AR 420 Studio Critique
Independent studio work with regular critiques.
Readings and written assignments on art theon,' and
criticism. Class used for review of work, oral
presentation, discussion, and field trips. Prerequisite:
Senior art majors or minors.
AR 499 Senior Thesis and Seminar
Eor Senior art majors preparing thesis shows, self-
structured time to work, regular weekly meetings,
critiques, practice in hanging and criticizing shows.
Personal, individual discussion time with instructor.
Prerequisite: Senior major in art.
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Art History
ART HISTORY
The Art History program is designed to provide
students a challenging environment to study great
works of art and architecture primarily within the
Western tradition. Students are also given the
opportunity to incorporate courses on the art and
architecture of Asia. The aim of the program is to
encourage students to develop an understanding and
appreciation for the cultural heritage of the West, as
well as the aesthetic traditions of other cultures.
The foundation course is AH 103 A Art oi the
Western World where emphasis is placed on broadly
evaluating art in terms of style, purpose, subject
matter, and historical context. Students develop a
comprehensive understanding of the history of art,
build their art historical vocabulary, and become
proficient in the basic skills of formal analysis. With
this base of knowledge, students then progress into
any of the specialized studies ot art and architecture.
These advanced courses are especially designed to
hone students' written and spoken analytical and
comparative skills, and to engage them in thorough
investigations of major movements and styles of art
as well as the numerous historical, political, religious,
social, economic, psychological, and/or environmen-
tal forces that shaped them.
Students may earn a minor in art history. Tlie minor
requires successful completion of Art of the Western
World and five additional approved art history (AH)
courses, only two of which may be at the 200 level.
Coursework in art history taken overseas or at other
institutions may also qualify but is subject to the
approval of discipline faculty.
AH 103 A Art of the Western World
Introductory course covering the major periods of
western art history from its inception to the present-
day. Discussion c^f major works from each era
provides information about the cultures and
highlights achievements of outstanding artists.
AH 202A Introduction to Greek Art
Introductory course tracing developments frcxn the
Bronze Age through the Hellenistic period are
presented. Major arts and other remains are placed
within a cultural context. Contemporary issues
regarding study, exploitation, and protection of
antiquities are considered.
AH 203A Arts of the Silk Road
A survey ot the arts and material culture of the
golden age of the Silk Road caravan trade between
China, India, and Persia. Emphasis is placed on
Chinese arts, especially through Buddhist painting
and sculpture.
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AH 204A Art History of the Classical World
Greek, Etruscan, and Roman cultures are examined
through developments in architecture, sculpture,
painting, and small art. The archaeological record
and ancient texts are studied alongside contemporary
issues regarding the study, exploitation, and protec-
tion of antiquities.
AH 205A Introduction to Roman Art and
Archaeology
Art of politics, power, and propaganda viewed
through sculpture, architecture, painting and other
creations of the Roman world. Archaeological record
and ancient texts studied alongside contemporary
issues regarding the study, exploitation, and protec-
tion of antiquities.
AH 208A History of Architecture
Introductory survey of architectural history from
prehistory to today. Though emphasis is placed on
the history of built forms from the West, comparisons
will be made to architectural monuments from other
areas of the globe.
AH 221 A Art of Japan: Jomon to Anime
Major epochs of Japanese art history from its
beginnings in the Jomon period to today. Discuss
the development of a wide variety of artistic media
in terms of style, subject matter, purpose, and
historical context.
AH 3 1 7 American Art
This course is primarily an in-depth study of
American painting from its genesis to the present
though major monuments in sculpture and architec-
ture are also highlighted. Critical and theoretical
issues of the period are discussed. Prerequisite:
AH 103A.
AH 319 Nineteenth-Century Art
Study of nineteenth-century' art painting and
sculpture focusing primarily on France. Artistic
achievements of countries such as England, Ger-
many, Italy, and the United States are also exam-
ined. Critical and theoretical issues of the period are
discussed. Prerequisite: AH 1 03 A.
AH 320 Twentieth-Century Art
The history of painting and sculpture from the turn
of the twentieth century to the present, in the
United States as well as in Europe. Critical and
theoretical issues of the period are discussed.
Prerequisite: AH 103 A.
AH 321 Topics in Contemporary Art
This course will address recent global developments
in art from 1945 to the present; focus on particular
artists, works, and movements will vary. Critical and
theoretical issues of the period will be discussed.
Prerequisite: AH 103 A.
BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
BE 20 IG Leadership and British Institutions
This course is offered on location in London to
experience the historical, institutional, and contem-
porary issues of Great Britain. We will also explore
the leadership issues and historical figures that
shaped these institutions.
BE 260M Statistical Methods for the
Sciences
Statistical methods used in the professional literature
of the natural sciences. Univariate description,
bivariate description, and statistical inference.
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing and one of the
following: BI lOON, Bl/MS 189, MS 191, CS 143M,
ES 270.
BE 300S Dialogues
Select a historical character who contributed to the
ongoing dialogue on great issues of humanity and
role play that character with other students repre-
senting other significant historical figures, discussing
specific issues.
BE 368S Utopias
Study, discuss and explore value implications of
Utopian systems, form task groups to design compo-
nents of Utopian systems, and write statement laying
philosophical foundation for a personal concept
of Utopia.
BIOCHEMISTRY
Programs of study leading to B.S. and B.S. (ACS
certified) degrees are available. The descriptions
below summarize degree requirements.
B.S. Biochemistry Degree Courses:
The required chemistry courses are CH 12 IN,
122, 212, 221, 222, 321, 326, 415, and 417.
The required biology courses are Bl 202, Bl 303,
and Bl 308.
B.S. (ACS certified) Biochemistry Degree
Courses: CH 121N, 122, 212, 221, 222, 321,
322, 326, 415, 417, 424, and either 429 or 499.
Also required are Cell Biology (BI 202) and
Genetics (Bl 303). The certification tor this
degree program is through the American
Chemical Society.
All biochemistry majors must enroll in the chemistry
seminar course (CH 410) for four semesters during
their junior and senior years. Moreover, all chemistry
and biochemistry degrees require two semesters of
college-level calculus (MA 131M and MA 132M)
and two semesters of college-level physics (PH 241N
and PH 242).
Biology
Additionally, students must satisfy' the collegium
requirement of 12 courses for the B.A. degree and 16
courses for any of the B.S. degrees. Finally, students
must maintain a C average or better in courses
within the chemistry discipline and the required
supporting courses listed above.
For course descriptions, see Biology and Chemistry.
BIOLOGY
The biology major is designed to give a broad pre-
professional background for students interested in
careers in biology, molecular biology, biomedical
science, environment science, and related fields.
Biology students are required to demonstrate basic
knowledge in seven areas of the life sciences
(invertebrate, vertebrate, botany, cell, genetics,
physiology and ecology). They learn how to develop
experiments to test appropriate hypotheses, use skills
and laboratory techniques necessary for investigative
research, gather and analyze data, and evaluate and
synthesize information thus obtained. They gain an
appreciation of the history of the life sciences and
see their connection to study areas included in the
biology major curriculum and the relationship of
information gained from a scientific perspective to
values-oriented issues in their lives. Through this
program, students also have the opportunity to
improve and perfect their listening, writing and
speaking abilities. Students demonstrate achieve-
ment of the biology' program by satisfactory comple-
tion of a Senior comprehensive exam or Senior
thesis and ordinarily the courses listed below:
For the B.S. degree: (pre-professional)
Students must fulfill all the general education
requirements, and for the biology major, they must
complete MA 13 IM (Calculus 1), and either MA
133M or BE 260M (Statistics), CH 121N, 122, 221,
and 222, (general and organic chemistry), PH 241N,
242 (Physics), eight biology courses (Biodiversity:
Botany, Biodiversity: Zoology, Cell Biology, Genet-
ics, Physiology, Ecology, and two biology electives)
and Biology Seminar. Students participating in off-
campus programs may petition for alternatives to
these specifications.
For the B.S. degree, foreign language may be taken
in the Junior year to accommodate the early
completion of prerequisite courses in chemistry
and mathematics. Beginning students are strongly
encouraged to begin General Chemistry their
first semester.
Sample molecular and organismic course sequences
for the B.S. degree in Biology:
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Biology
Both sequences:
Semester 1 : Biodiversity: Botany & General
Chemistry I
Semester 2: Biodiversity: Zoology & General
Chemistry II
Semester 3: Cell Biology- & Organic Chemistry I
Semester 4: Genetics & Organic Chemistry' II
Molecular option:
Semester 5: Developmental Biology or Advanced
Genetics and Physics I
Semester 6: General and Molecular Physiology
Semester 7: Ecology and Microbiology
Semester 8: Immunology and/or Independent Study
Organismic option:
Semester 5: Ecology' or Vertebrate Biology and
Physics I
Semester 6: Comparative Physiology and Physics II
Semester 7: Marine Mammalogy of Fish Biology
Semester 8: Conservation Biology and/or
Independent Study
For the B.A. degree: (liberal arts)
Students must meet the general education require-
ments and for the biology major they must complete
eight biology courses (including Biodiversity: Botany
and Biodiversity: Zoology, or the equivalent, Cell
Biology, Genetics, Physiology, Ecology, and two
biology electives) and Biobgy Seminar, plus MA
13 IM (Calculus I), a statistics course and General
Chemistry I and II.
Students who major in biology may not also major in
marine science (biology track), or biochemistry.
For the Biology minor:
A minor requires five biology courses, not including
more than two at the 100 level, perspective courses,
or directed or independent studies. At least one of
the five courses must be at the 300 level or above.
See Marine Science for course descriptions for the
following: MS 188 Marine and Freshwater Botany,
MS 189 Marine Invertebrate Biology, MS 302
Biology of Fishes, MS 3 1 1 Marine Mammalogy,
MS 3 1 5 Elasmobranch Biology & Management.
BI lOON Biodiversity: Botany
This course is devoted to the understanding of the
origins of life and the evolution and diversification of
the living groups of plants.
BI 10 IN Biodiversity: Zoology
This course is devoted to the understanding of the
origins of animal life and the evolution and diversifi-
cation of invertebrate and vertebrate groups.
BI 187N Plant Biology
Evolution, diversity and development of plants, their
place in the ecosystem and responses to environmen-
tal conditions. Vascular, non-vascular marine,
freshwater and land plants. Field trips.
BI 200 Biology of Vertebrates
Classification, evolutionary histoiy, structure, neo-
Darwinian evolution and evolutionary features as
seen in anatomy of aquatic and terrestrial chordates.
BI 201E Ecosystems of Florida
Ecosystems of west-central Florida, including the
marine, freshwater, lowland and upland systems;
study the biological interaction occurring in the
ecosystem of the Tampa Bay region.
BI 202 Cell Biology
Structure, function and the flow of energy as the
unifying principle linking photosynthesis, anaerobic,
aerobic respiration and expenditure of energy by the
cell. Prerequisites: CH 12 IN and Sophomore
standing.
BI 204 Microbiology
Biology of microorganisms; microbiological tech-
niques, isolation and identification of unknown
organisms. Prerequisite: BI 202 Cell Biology.
BI 205N The Scientific Method
This course will examine how the scientific method
works and how it can be applied to investigate
questions that interest you. Find out how to
ask hypothesis driven questions. Intended for
non-majors.
BI 207N Medical Ethics
Are you state property? Explore the subtleties of
decisions made by you and about you in the
biomedical world. Topics to be covered include
pharmaceutical development, human experimenta-
tion, medical crises, and individual case studies.
BI 220 Field Entomology
Introduction to the life histoiy, ecology, behavior,
and evolution of insects. This field-based course will
also focus on collection and identification tech-
niques. Students will develop a permanent insect
collection. Prerequisites: BI 101 and sophomore
standing.
BI 301 Principles of Ecology
Physical, chemical and biological relationships in
natural communities. Field work in nearby ponds
and Gulf shoreline. Prerequisite: Junior or Senior
standing. Prerequisite: BI 30}.
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BI 303 Genetics
Mendelian and transcription genetics from historical
perspective. Experimental approach emphasized.
Small lab groups participate in experimental design,
and develop research skills in both classical genetic
systems and molecular biology. Prerequisites:
CH 12 IN, 122, BI 202 or pennission of instructor.
Corequisite CH 221. Marine science majors may
substitute MS 301 for CH 221/2.
BI 307 Ecology: Amphibians and Reptiles
Fundamental concepts in ecology through the study
of amphibians and reptiles. Meets ecology require-
ment for biology, marine science and environmental
studies majors. Prerequisite: BI lOlN or BI 200N.
BI 308 General and Molecular Physiology
Mammalian nervous, endocrine, muscle, cardiovas-
cular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, immune,
reproductive systems. Macro and molecular aspects.
Prerequisites: BI 202 and CH 122.
BI312 Plant Ecology
Relationship of plants with their biological, physical,
and chemical environments. Includes understanding
the coexistence of plants in communities, landscape
dynamics, productivity, environmental stresses, and
principles of restoration ecology. Prerecjuisites: MS/
BI188orBI100N.
BI 314 Comparative Physiology:
Investigative
Physiological mechanisms of animals and general
principles revealed through application of
comparative methods. Creative project lab to
develop research skills. Prerequisites: Junior or
Senior standing.
BI 3 1 7 Pre-Medical Internship I
First semester of a year long internship which
provides exposure to hospital medicine and the care
of acute and chronically ill patients. Students must
commit to both courses (150 hours per semester
minimum). Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing
and permission.
BI318 Pre-Medical Internship II
Second part of a year long academic internship
designed to provide pre-medical students the
opportunity to obtain significant exposure to hospital
medicine and the care of acute and chronically ill
patients. Prerequisites: BI 317 and permission.
BI 320 Molluscan Biology and Mariculture
This course will examine the biology, physiology, and
ecolog)' of marine and estuarine moUusks as well as
current production technologies (fisheries and
mariculture) of commercially important species.
Prerequisites: BI 189, MS 203N, or permission.
Biology
BI 322 Animal Behavior
This class examines animal behavior from an
evolutionary perspective. We examine foraging,
grouping patterns, territoriality, mating, parenting,
social organization, aggression and cooperation in
context of the theory of natural selection. Co-
requisites: Junior standing and BI/MS 301 Principles
of Ecolog)'.
BI 350 Human Physiology
(Directed Study available) Nerves, muscles, sense
and endocrine organs; cardiovascular, respiratory,
digestive, reproductive, excretory systems; metabolic
integration. Suitable for biology majors off-campus
unable to take scheduled physiology courses.
Prerequisites: CH 122, BI 202 and pem-iission
of instaictor.
BI 37 IN Conservation Biology
See Environmental Studies ES 371N.
BI 372 Parasitology
An ecological and evolutionary approach to
parasitism. A broad survey of parasites of humans
and animals, with emphasis on parasite life cycles
and anatomy. Genetic, immunological, pathological
and economic aspects of parasite -host relationships.
Prerequisites: BI 303 or permission of instructor.
BI 373 Restoration Ecology
Focuses on understanding how natural processes
recover from a variety of disturbances. Study of
practices for restoring ecosystems. A multi-scale
approach will be used with distinct emphasis on
coastal wetlands. Prerequisites: One year organismal
or environmental biology or permission.
BI 406 Advanced Topics in Botany
Subjects investigated determined by student interest.
Prerequisite: BI 187N or 188.
BIl 410 Biology Seminar - 1st Semester
Topical concerns in biology, especially those not
fully explored in other areas of the biology curricu-
lum. Junior, Senior biology majors participate for one
course credit. Sophomores invited to attend.
BI2 410 Biology Seminar - 2nd Semester
Continuation of Biology- Seminar. Four semesters
required for one course credit.
BI3 410 Biology Seminar '3rd Semester
Continuation of Biology Seminar. Four semesters
required for one course credit.
BI4 410 Biology Seminar - 4th Semester
Continuation of Biology Seminar. Four semesters
required for one course credit.
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Biology
BI 420 Advanced Ecology and Evolution
Read and evaluate scientific literature and conduct a
semester-long independent field research project on
selected topic. Prerequisites: B or better in BI 301
and permission of instnictor.
BI 422 Advanced Topics in Genetics
Selected topics from contemporary areas of genetics.
Gene regulation in emhr^'ological development,
oncogenes, immunogenetics, genetic engineering,
human genetics. Biological and social implications.
Prerequisite: BI 303 or BI 305 or permission of
instructor.
BI 424 Developmental Biology
Molecular and morphological mechanisms underly-
ing the development of body plans and organ
systems in the emhr^'os of marine and terrestrial
species. Current scientific literature, modem
experimental techniques, independent laboratory
research projects. Prerequisites: BI 202 and BI 303
and instnictor 's permission.
BI 430 Independent Research: Biology
For students interested in pursuing careers in biology,
intensive instruction in use of laboratory and/or field
equipment. Various methodology approaches,
current and historical, used in scientific investiga-
tion. Prerequisites: CH 222, BI 202, 303, and
instructor's permission.
BI 499 Independent Research - Thesis
Upon invitation. Seniors may design and can7 out a
creative research program, usually resulting in a
written dissertation which is defended in the spring
of the senior year.
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
The business administration major focuses on
teaching the core skill set that constitutes the
accepted body of knowledge with the discipline.
Tlie business administration is geared to the student
who wants to pursue a career within a for-profit
corporate organization and/or a Masters in Business
Administration.
Students in the business administration major will
develop the following competencies:
• Management under uncertain conditions
including policy determination at the senior
management level
• Operations Management in businesses produc-
ing both goods and services
• Marketing of business products
• Using Maiiagement Information Systems
• Accounting practices in business
• Financing the business
• Economics of the business and of the
larger environment within which the
business operates
• Knowledge of the legal environment of
organizations
• Ethical issues confronting business in both
domestic and international spheres
The course sequence for a major in business
administration is as follows:
Freshmen
MN lOOS Principles of Management
and Leadership
MN 27 IS Principles of Accounting
MN 272S Management Information Systems
Sophomores
EC 28 IS Microeconomics
EC 282S Macroeconomics
MN 260M Statistical Methods in Management
and Economics
MN 278S Business Law
Juniors
MN 220 Quantitative Methods for
Management and Economics
MN/IB 369S Principles of Marketing
MN 310 Operations Management
MN 371 Organizational Behavior
and Leadership
MN 377 Introduction to Business Finance or
MN/IB 378 Investment Finance
Seniors
MN 372 Accounting II
MN/IB 376 Personnel & Global
Human Resources
MN 498 Business Policy and
Strategic Management
Business Administration majors are required to
complete each course with a grade of C- or better.
Students who major in business administration may
not also major in management.
For course descriptions, see Management.
CHEMISTRY
The capabilities and skills that chemistry majors are
expected to obtain include knowledge of chemical
synthesis, analysis, and theory. In addition, students
acquire competence in laboratory techniques, the
use of chemical instrumentation, computers, written
and oral communication, and the ability to use the
chemical literature.
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Programs of study leading to B.A., B.S. and B.S.
(ACS certified) degrees are available. The
descriptions below summarize degree requirements.
B.A. Chemistry Degree Courses:
CH121N, 122, 212, 221, 222, 321, 326, and
one upper-level chemistry elective from 322,
415, 422, and 424.
B.S. Chemistry Degree Courses:
CH 121N, 122, 212, 221, 222, 321, 322, 326,
424, and one upper-level chemistry' elective,
either 415 or 422.
B.S. (ACS certified) Chemistry Degree Courses:
CH 121N, 122, 212, 221, 222, 321, 322, 326,
415, 424, 429 or 499 and one upper-level
chemistry' elective, either 417 or 422. The
certification for this degree program is through
the American Chemical Society.
All chemistry majors must enroll in the chemistry
seminar course (CH 410) for four semesters during
their junior and senior years. Moreover, all chemistry'
and biochemistry' degrees require two semesters of
college-level calculus (MA 131M and MA 132M)
and two semesters of college-level physics (PH 241N
and PH 242).
Additionally, students must satisfy the collegium
requirement of 12 courses for the B.A. degree and 16
courses for any of the B.S. degrees. Finally, students
must maintain a C average or better in courses
within the chemistry discipline and the required
supporting courses listed above.
Students may obtain a minor in chemistry by
earning a C- or better in any five of the following:
CH 121N General Chemistry II
CH 122 General Chemistiy II
CH 2 1 2 Analytical Chemistry
CH 221 Organic Chemistry I
CH 222 Organic Chemistry II
CH 321/323 Physical Chemistry I
CH 322/324 Physical Chemistry II
CH 326 Instnimental Analysis
CH 415 Biochemistry I
CH 424 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
CH HON Introduction to Chemistry
Introduction to and practice with chemical prin-
ciples and problem-solving skills needed for more-
advanced chemistr>' courses. Not open to students
who have completed CH 12 IN with a grade of C or
better. Prerequisite: high school algebra.
CH 12 IN General Chemistry I
Examines modem chemical theory including
stoichiometry, gas laws, atomic structure and
bonding, and solutions. Prerequisites: high school
chemistry- and three years of high school mathemat-
ics or CH 1 ION with a grade of C- or better.
Chemis try
CH 122 General Chemistry II
Topics include kinetics, thermodynamics, chemical
equilibria, ionic equilibria, acid-base chemistry,
electrochemistry, descriptive inorganic chemistry',
and nuclear chemistry. Prerequisite: General
Chemistry' 1 with a grade of C- or better.
CH 209N Survey of Astronomy
Introduction and study of planets, stars, galaxies, and
celestial motion for non-science majors. Some night
observing sessions and out-door activities.
CH210N Astrobiology and Life
in the Universe
Examines stars, planets, and conditions for biological
life. Topics include comet impacts, life in extreme
environments, and searches for extraterrestrials.
Some evening observing. Prerequisites: passing
grades in a year of high school algebra and either
high school chemistry or physics.
CH 212 Analytical Chemistry
An extensive treatment of chemical equilibria
including acid-base, redox, solubility, and complex-
ation, with application to chemical analysis.
Prerequisite: CH 122 with a grade of C- or better.
CH 221 Organic Chemistry I
First of a two-course sequence dealing with the
chemistry of carbon-containing compounds from
simple aliphatic hydrocarbons to alcohols. Prerequi-
site: CH 122 with a grade of C- or better.
CH 222 Organic Chemistry II
Continuation of CH 221. Structure, properties,
reactions, and synthesis of carbonyl compounds and
carboxylic acid derivatives, aromatic compounds,
carbohydrates, amino acids, and nucleic acids are
examined. Prerequisite: CH 221 with a grade of C-
or better.
CH 321 Physical Chemistry I:
Investigative
Study at the laws of themiodynamics, free energy,
and chemical equilibrium; solutions of electrolytes,
non-electrolytes; electrochemistry, chemical
kinetics, and kinetic theory. Prerequisites: C- or
better m each of CH 122, MA 132M, and PH 242.
CH 322 Physical Chemistry II:
Investigative
Examination of wave mechanics, chemical bonding,
atomic and molecular spectroscopy, statistical
themiodynamics and some molecular symmetry.
Prerequisite: CH 321 with a grade of C- or better.
CH 323 Physical Chemistry I: Interpretive
Non-laboratory? version of CH 321.
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Chemistry
CH 324 Physical Chemistry II:
Interpretive
Non-laboratory' version ot CH 322.
CH 326 Instrumental Analysis
Practical application of modem experimental
techniques and modem chemical instrumentation.
Required of all chemistry and biochemistry majors,
normally in the Junior year. Prerec]uisite: CH 212
and PH 242 with grades of C- or better in each.
CHI 410 Chemistry Seminar - 1st semester
Papers and discussions on chemistry topics. Chemis-
try majors present at least one paper a year. Two
years participation equivalent to one course credit.
Continuation in seminar contingent upon satisfac-
tory progress in upper-division courses.
CH2 410 Chemistry Seminar - 2nd semester
Continuation of Chemistry Seminar. Four semesters
required for one course credit.
CH3 410 Chemistry Seminar - 3rd semester
Continuation of Chemistry Seminar. Four semesters
required for one course credit.
CH4 410 Chemistry Seminar - 4th semester
Continuation ot Chemistry Seminar. Four semesters
required for one course credit.
CH415 Biochemistry I: Investigative
Study of staictures, functions, and dynamics of
proteins, the role of genetic biomolecules, and some
metabolic cycles, as related to the chemistry of these
molecules. Prerequisites: CH 222, and class standing
of Junior or Senior, or by permission ot instructor.
CH 416 Biochemistry I: Interpretive
N on -laboratory version of CH 415.
CH 417 Biochemistry II: Investigative
A continuation of CH 415. Biosynthesis of macro-
molecular precursors, in-depth study of genetic
functions, and interactions between conformations
of the macromolecules and their roles in metabolism
and physiological processes. Prerequisite: CH 415.
CH 418 Biochemistry II: Interpretive
Non-laboratory version ot CH 417.
CH 422 Advanced Organic Chemistry
Mass spectroscopy; advanced synthetic methods,
elucidation of reaction mechanisms, stereochemistry,
molecular rearrangements and orbital theory.
Prerequisites: CH 222 and CH 322.
CH 424 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Structures, reactions, thermodynamic and physical
properties of the elements and compounds. Develop-
ment of group molecular orbital theory. Survey of
molecular and solid state structures, transition metal
complexes, main group compounds, organometallics,
electronic spectroscopy, catalysis. Prerequisites: CH
321 and CH 326.
CH 429 Senior Research in Chemistry
Independent laboratory research in one of the major
areas of chemistry. Elective for B. A. or B.S. in Senior
year, required for non-thesis B.S. (Certified)
chemistry majors. Prerequisites: CH 326 and
pemiission of instmctor.
CH 499 Independent Research - Thesis
Senior-year chemistry students with superior ability
may be invited to do independent research with a
member of the chemistry faculty and to write and
defend a research thesis before a thesis committee.
CHINESE
Chinese may be studied as part of the major in
Modern Languages or as a minor. A major in
Modem Languages consists of seven courses in a
primary language and four in a secondary language (a
total of eleven courses). See Modem Languages for a
complete description.
The minor in Chinese requires a total of five courses,
which must include the two-year language sequence
(CN 101/102 and CN 201/202) or their equivalents.
The fifth course should be chosen from among
the following:
AH 203 A Arts of the Silk Road
CN 302H East Meets West: Chinese Cinema
CN 301 H Heroes and Anti-Heroes in
Chinese Literature
CN 268A Love and Justice in Chinese Theater
CN 208G Gender and Sexuality in Asian Literature -
CN 2880 Chinese Pop Culture
PC 335S Government and Politics of China
CN 101 Elementary Chinese I
This course seeks to lay a groundwork for the study
of modem Chinese. It provides instruction in
integrated language skills and combines sentence
patterns with everyday life topics.
CN 102 Elementary Chinese II
Continuation of CN 101. This course covers more
sentence pattems and everyday life topics. Prerequi-
sites: CN 101 or permission of instructor.
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Classical Humanities
CN 201 Intermediate Chinese I
This course is designed to help students achieve
greater proficiency in the oral and written use of
modem Chinese on the basis of the First-Year
Chinese curriculum. More everyday life topics are
covered. Prerequisites: CN 102 or permission
of instructor.
CN 202 Intermediate Chinese II
This course is a continuation ot CN 201 and
completes the introduction of modem Chinese
basic grammar patterns and everyday life topics.
Prerequisites: CN 201 or permission of instaictor.
CN 208G Gender and Sexuality in
Asian Literature
Modem fiction and films primarily by women in
China, Japan, and Korea. Works in English transla-
tion that address issues of gender, sexuality, and
female subjectivity.
CN 268A Love and Justice in
Chinese Theater
Survey ot Chinese theater, with a focus on :aju,
chuanqi, model theater, and modem spoken drama.
Classes will combine lecture on background
information and analysis of visual and audio
examples with discussion of plays in translation.
CN 288G Chinese Pop Culture
Experience contemporary Chinese pop culture
through fiction, popular/rock music, TV drama, and
films in a global context. The literary, musical and
visual works will demonstrate the artistic trends and
the consumers' taste in the commercialized society'.
CN 30 IH Heroes and Anti-Heroes in
Chinese Literature
This course is a guided reading of the masterpieces of
classical Chinese novels in translation. We will
examine various types of heroes and anti-heroes, as
portrayed in those works. Episodes of TV adaptation
will be shown.
CN 302H East Meets West: Chinese Cinema
How have Chinese artists integrated cinema,
originally a westem visual fomi, in their cultural
context? This course investigates the issue through
an examination of representative works in Chinese
cinema produced from the 1930s to the present.
CN 307H Advanced Chinese I
This course seeks to help students develop integrated
skills of modem Chinese by handling more abstract
topics. Fomial written language and authentic
materials are also introduced. Prerequisites: CN 202.
CN 308H Advanced Chinese II
This course seeks to help students develop integrated
skills of modem Chinese by handling more abstract
topics. Fomial written language and authentic
materials are also introduced. Prerequisites:
CN 307H.
CLASSICAL HUMANITIES
The minor in Classical Humanities builds on and
extends the introduction pro\'ided by "Westem
Heritage in a Global Context." It offers a solid
foundation in the Westem humanities for anyone
majoring in such fields as Literature, History', Art,
Philosophy, or Religion. The minor also gives a
broad perspective on the Westem tradition to those
majoring in the sciences or social sciences. Graduate
and professional schools are increasingly recognizing
the need for this broad humanistic focus.
Tlie minor m Classical Humanities recjuires six
courses drawn from any courses in classics, Latin, or
ancient history and art. Two of the six courses
required may be chosen from the courses in ancient
philosophy listed below. One of the six required
courses may be drawn from the list of courses in
other disciplines also found below. In addition,
certain winter term courses will qualify' for the minor
when offered: e.g. Myth into Art, Classical Mythol-
ogy, The Joumey of the Hero and the Lo\'er, and
overseas study in Greece and Rome.
With prior pemiission from the Discipline
Coordinator in Classics, students may receive credit
toward the minor for another related course not
found below.
Two of the six required courses in the minor may
be drawn from the following courses in ancient
philosophy:
PL 101 H Introduction to Philosophy
Independent Study of ancient philosophy
Courses in early Greek science and philosophy
PL 321 H History of Philosophy: Greek and Roman
One of the six required courses in the minor
may be drawn from the following courses in
other disciplines:
Any course in Classical Art (See listings under
Art and Art Histoiy)
Any of the courses in Literature listed below:
LI 236H History- of Drama 1
LI 329H Literature, Myth, and Cinema
LI 372 Tragedy and Comedy
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Clas sical Humanities
CL 200H Classical Mythology
An interpretive look at Greek and Roman myth.
Read primary sources and analyze narratives from
historical, sociological, cross-cultural, and psycho-
logical perspectives.
CL 203H Women in the Ancient World
Explores the role and status ot women and goddesses
in Greece, Rome, and parts of the ancient near East.
Examines representations of women in literary,
historical, philosophical, scientific, and legal texts, as
well as the visual arts.
CL 205H Love in Classical Antiquity
Examine concepts of lo\'e and friendship in the
ancient world through the study of Greek and
Roman literature. Explore the portrayal of love,
friendship, and sexuality in scientific writings, visual
arts, and historical documents.
CL 242H Ancient Greek History
An overview from 3000-3 1 B.C.E. Examines the
literary and material records with emphasis on the
political and cultural development of the city-state.
Readings include: Herodotus, Thucydides, and
Xenophon.
CL 243H Ancient Roman History
Overview of the history of Rome from its legendary
beginnings in the eighth century BC to the age of
Nero in the first century AD through the ancient
authors themselves: Livy, Tacitus, Suetonius,
Plutarch, and Polybius.
CL 25 OH Odysseus' Journey through Time
Uses Homer's epic as a basis for studying two
twentieth-century adaptations of the Odyssey: James
Joyce's Ulysses, set in Dublin, and Derek Walcott's
Omeros, set in the Caribbean. Also discusses
changing concepts ot the epic hero.
CL 25 IH Lives of Great Greeks and Romans
Examines Greek and Roman heroes, statesmen,
orators, and commanders, from Theseus, Pericles,
and Demosthenes to Julius Caesar and Marcus
Aurelius, as role models, both positive and negative,
and their relevance for our own age.
CL 252H The Path of Wisdom and Virtue
Explores ancient conceptions of wisdom and virtue
as conveyed in principal works of Aristotle and
Cicero. Discusses the relevance of these concepts for
our own age.
CL 260H Greek and Roman Drama
Introduces students to many ot the great tragedies and
comedies of ancient Greece and Rome. Puts the plays
in their historical and cultural context and discusses
the conditions under which they were performed.
CL 26 IH Greek Tragedy and its Influence
In-depth study of a few Greek tragedies and works
they inspired in a variety of genres including drama,
science fiction, psychological and philosophical
studies, and film. Discusses changing concepts of
tragedy and the tragic hero.
CL 262H Greek Comedy and its Influence
Examines great Greek comedies and their influence
on works by the Romans, Shakespeare, Moliere, and
modem playwrights, as well as on the modem sit-
com and Broadway musical. Also discusses theories
of comedy and the comic hero.
CL 270H Classical Literature in Translation
Introduces students to some of the greatest works of
Greek and Roman civilization. Puts these works in
the historical, spiritual, and artistic context from
which they arose.
CL 271H Greek Literature and Civilization
Selections from Greek poetry and prose. Emphasis
on critical reading with attention to the socio-
political context of works and to development of
literary genres, forms, and symbols. No prerequisites,
but CL 242H recommended.
CL 272H Roman Literature and Civilization
Introduces many of the most important literary and
historical texts of Roman civilization and examines
the influences of Rome on the Westem heritage.
CL 360H Euripides and the Irrational
A thorough introduction to the drama of the "most
tragic" Greek pla>'wright and his exploration of inner
conflict, passion, and the human psyche.
COMMUNICATION
The communication major is an interdisciplinaiy
study of messages, audiences, media, and persuasion.
Communication students study the methodology,
prevailing theories, history, and questions that define
this field. They learn the following:
effective oral and written communication with a
variety of audiences.
• analysis and interpretation of modem media.
• analysis and composition of arguments and
other persuasive discourses.
• analysis and practice of ethical communication.
• design and completion of research-based study.
• application of the above to discipline
or career specific concerns.
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By choosing an appropriate minor, which is required
tor the communication major, students prepare
themselves for graduate study or careers in broadcast-
ing, joumahsm, advertising, law, education, politics,
or public relations.
Communication majors must complete course work
in these areas:
• a sequence of seven required core courses:
Introduction to Communication Theory,
Fundamentals of Oral Communication,
Argumentation and Debate, Propaganda
Studies, Elements of Film, Media Ethics, and a
film genre or theme course.
• three tools courses selected from the following
list or approved by the mentor: Introduction to
Graphic Design, Analytic and Persuasive
Writing, Resourceful Writing, Group Dynamics,
The Human Instrument, The Living Theatre,
Visual Problem Solving, Drawing Fundamen-
tals, Photography as Image Gathering, Experi-
mental Film and Video, Multimedia Art,
Introduction to Computer Art, The Art of Web
Page Design, Introduction to Computer
Science, Videographics: Technique and
Technology.
• a minor in one of the following disciplines
(five or six courses): American Studies, Art,
Computer Science, Creative Writing, History,
Human Development, International Business,
International Relations and Global Affairs,
Environmental Studies, Literature, Manage-
ment, a modem language. Music, Philosophy,
Political Science, Psychology, Religious Studies,
Sociology, Theatre, or Women's and Gender
Studies. With the approval of the mentor and
appropriate discipline coordinator, students may
substitute a minor in a field not listed. No
course work applied to the major may be
counted toward the completion of the minor.
• Senior Comprehensive Course
Many students supplement course work by
undertaking internships locally or overseas.
A typical course sequence for a major in
communication might be as follows:
Freshmen
CM 101 A Introduction to
Communication Theory
CM 302 A Elements of Film
CM 121 Fundamentals of Oral Communication
Sophomores
CM 223 Argumentation and Debate
CM 303A Propaganda Studies
CM 360A Media Ethics
Film Genre Course
Course work for minor
Juniors
Tools Courses
Course work for minor
Seniors
Course work for minor
Senior Comprehensive Course
Internships
CM 101 Introduction to Communication
Theory
Overview of the subject matter, history', and the
prevailing theories that define communication
studies. Theories about the individual, society, and
media, emphasizing research, rhetoric, and analysis.
Provides a foundation for advanced study in core
upper-level courses.
CM 121 Fundamentals of Oral
Communication
This course surveys fundamental oral communica-
tion concepts with an emphasis on developing
effective public speaking skills, individual speech
critiques.
CM 221 A Media and Society
Analysis of relationships between contemporary
media forms and society. Includes the cultural role of
advertising, media influences on human behavior
and thought, and social implications of new media
technologies. Research projects and group discussion.
CM 223 Argumentation and Debate
Oral communication as rational persuasion.
Techniques of argument, research, and rebuttal.
Participation in debates on issues of campus and
global interest. Prerequisites: CM 121 or CM 360A.
CM 224G International Cinema:
The World through Film
Study the diversity of world cinema (including non-
traditional American cinema) and expand your own
awareness and concern for peoples with different
attitudes and background.
CM 302A Elements of Film
View, analyze, and evaluate great cinema. Study film
as an artistic form, its history', typology, technology
and symbolog>'.
CM 303A Propaganda Studies
Distinctions between persuasion and propaganda,
ethics in communication, persuasive and propagan-
distic tactics and strategies in advertising and
politics. Close reading of written and visual texts.
Constmction and destruction of propaganda.
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CM 304 The Horror Film
This course will explore the horror film, including its
mythological and literary roots. We will view a wide
range of films analyzing specific sub-genres of horror
as well as cultural, historical, and psychological
angles. Prerequisites: CM 101 and CM 302A.
CM 360A Media Ethics
Media Ethics is designed to promote greater
understanding of moral reasoning and ethical
decision-making processes within the fields of
journalism, advertising, and public relations.
CM 498 Communication Research
Senior Comprehensive Course offers instmction in
one or more approaches to communication research.
Emphasizes critical thinking and analysis of commu-
nication phenomena and articulating communica-
tion/critique of research to an audience of critical
peers. Prerequisite: Senior standing.
COMPARATIVE LITERATURE
The comparative literature major offers students the
opportunity to combine study of literature in English
with literature in one or more foreign languages.
Students of comparative literature investigate
fundamental questions about the nature, function,
and value of literature in historical, cross-cultural,
and interdisciplinary contexts. Majors in compara-
tive literature frequently integrate study abroad with
courses taken on campus. Many comparative
literature majors also sticcessfuUy pursue double
majors in related fields, such as French, Spanish,
Modem Languages, Philosophy, Creative Writing,
History, and Theatre.
Students in comparative literature work closely with
a mentor, normally chosen by the Junior year, to
design an individualized course of study. Majors must
take a minimum of ten courses as follows:
• Two Ll-designated courses in comparative
literature at the 200-level or above
• One Ll-designated course in literary criticism at
the 300-level or above
• Four Ll-designated courses in English or
American literature; at least two must be in the
300-level or above
• Three courses in the literature of one foreign
language in which texts are read in the original
language; at least one must be at the 300-level
or above
In consultation with the mentor, students should
plan their course of study so as to develop expertise
in one particular period or genre while also acquiring
a broad knowledge of literary history and criticism.
To complete the major, students must take LC 498,
the comprehensive examination in comparative
literature. In exceptional cases, students who have
established their proficiency in comparative
literature may be invited to write a Senior thesis in
place of the comprehensive examination.
First-year or second-year students considering
majoring in comparative literature are encouraged to
enroll in a 200-level course in comparative literature
such as LI 212H (Introduction to Comparative
Literature), LI 236H (History of Drama I), LI 237H
(History of Drama II), LI 281H (The Rise of the
Novel), or LI 282H (The Modem Novel).
The skills comparative literature majors acquire in
textual analysis, imaginative and critical thinking,
research and writing, and foreign languages provide a
solid basis for a wide range of career paths and
advanced degrees in areas including publishing, law,
journalism, international relations and business, film
and entertainment, and education. Students
considering graduate study in comparative literature
are encouraged to gain proficiency in a second
foreign language.
For a minor in Comparative Literature a student
must take six courses, at least three of which are at
the 300 level. Of these, three must be Ll-designated
courses in comparative literature, and three must be
courses in the literature of one or more foreign
languages (including courses in translation).
COMPOSITION
Composition courses emphasize the ways different
writing processes lead to successful learning and
communication. All address the conventions of
expository writing, standard English usage, documen-
tation, and preparation of portfolios for competency
evaluation. Students in composition courses are
urged to complete their assignments using the word
processing facilities in the college's computer labs.
Tlie Writing Center, a service of the Writing
Excellence Program, supplements composition
courses and provides assistance to students regarding
any writing task. Credit for CO 121, 122, and 123 is
limited: students whose native language is English
may take only two for credit; students with other
native languages may take three for credit. Students
may take advanced composition courses for addi-
tional credit.
CO 121 Writing Processes
Introduction to writing processes: pre-writing,
drafting, revising, editing. Development of a
personal voice to express ideas and values. Journal,
academic essays, proper use of resources, including
documentation.
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CO 122 Analytic and Persuasive Writing
Critical reading and analysis of texts, with atten-
tion to audience, organization, evidence, persua-
sion. Collegiate research report: research questions,
writing from sources, presenting evidence logically
CO 123 Resourceful Writing
Individual assignments to sharpen thinking, editing,
research skills. Audience awareness, broadening
student's repertoire, enriching language use. Usually
requires major research paper.
CO 222 Narratives of Knowledge
Explore the relationship between quest and narrative
through a stuciy of selected Western texts, raising
questions about the coiistmction ot meaning and
community in our lives.
CO 321 Composition Theory and Learning
The role of writing in learning, theories of composi-
tion, analysis of writing processes, designing units of
instmction. Group inquiry' techniques and collabora-
tive writing assignments. Practicum m tutoring.
Prerequisite: Junior standing and completion of
writing competency requirement.
CO 322 Researching and Writing
in the Humanities
Write a major paper in a humanities discipline, with
ongoing evaluation of researching and writing
techniques. Participate in writing groups, keep a
research notebook. Prerequisite: Sophomore
standing.
CO 323 Organizational Communication
Effective written, oral, visual, and computer-
mediated communication in the context of modem
business practice. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
CO 324 Reading and Writing
in the Sciences
Interdisciplinary team-taught course designed to help
students in the sciences develop writing skills,
epistemological perspective, and ethical sense to
communicate scientific knowledge to science and lay
audiences. Prerequisite: passed portfolio requirement.
Corequisite: enrollment in science.
CO 325 Writing Environmental Policy
Writing environmental proposals, policy, and impact
statements, and critical analysis of and presentations
of solutions to environmental problems. Strategies
for legal research. Case study ethics component.
Prerequisite: must have passed writing competency
or have taken another writing course.
CO 326 Environmental Rhetoric
Scientific, political, aesthetic, spiritual, ethical
discourse, and media images have contributed to
diverse uiiderstandings of the natural world.
Examine the way different readings can create
varied and contradictory values and beliefs about
the environment.
COMPUTATIONAL SCIENCE
The minor in Computational Science gives students
in the natural sciences a significant computing
extension to their academic major and allows them
to explore modem uses of computation and the
computer in the sciences. Tlie minor requires a
total of six courses:
CS 143M Introduction to Computer Science
MA 234N Differential Equations
and any two mathematics courses and any two
computer science courses from the following list:
MA 238 Optimization Techniques
MA 333 Probability and Statistics I
MA 341 Numerical Analysis
MA 351 Fourier Analysis
MA 421 Partial Differential Equations
CS 22 IN Data Structures
CS 310 Computer Architecture
CS 320 Programming Language
CS 330 Analysis of Algorithms
CS 390 Computer Networks
CS 450 Computer Graphics
CS 455 Digital Image Processing
CS 490 Scientific Visualization
Students may not minor in both Computational
Science and Computer Science.
COMPUTER SCIENCE
Students majoring in computer science acquire a
knowledge of basic and advanced algorithm design
and programming, as well as the underlying prin-
ciples, design, arid implementation of the major
components of computing systems. Achievement of
the required competencies is demonstrated by
successful completion of a Senior comprehensive
examination or thesis and by the successful comple-
tion of the four required computer science courses
(CS 143M, CS 22 IN, CS 301, and CS 310) and a
minimum of four computer science elective courses
numbered CS 320 or greater. Students must
maintain a C average in computer science courses to
successfully complete the major.
The course requirements for the computer science
major are composed of two parts: the program core,
and the program specialization. The core is a
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stmctured sequence of four computer science courses
(Introduction to Computer Science, Data Structures,
Theory ot Computing, and Computer Architecture)
and four mathematics courses (Calculus 1, Calculus
II or Linear Algebra, Discrete Mathematics,
Statistics).
Tlie specialization, composed oi a minimum of four
computer science electives numbered 320 or greater
pursued during the Junior and Senior years, is less
stmctured, allowing the student to emphasize his or
her special interests. The Computer Science
Seminar is required in the Junior and Senior years.
A total of 12 courses (not including the seminar,
internships or independent study courses) is required
for the Bachelor of Arts.
Four additional courses from advanced C(,)mputer
science (320 level or above), mathematics or
physics, are required for the Bachelor of Science.
For computer science students interested in a
mathematics minor or a double major (computer
science and mathematics), MA 339N Combinatorial
Mathematics may be substituted for MA 143
Discrete Mathematics, and MA 333 Probability and
Statistics I for MA 133M Statistics.
A minor in computer science requires completion of
CS 143M, 22 IN, and three computer science
courses numbered 300 or above. These courses must
not duplicate courses used by students to satisfy
major or concentration requirements.
CS 110 Survey of Computing
Introduction to history of computing, operating
systems, problem solving and writing computer
programs, basic computer architecture, networks and
the Internet, theoretical concepts such as binary
numbers, applications such as FTP, SSH, spread-
sheets, and basic web site construction.
CS 143M Introduction to Computer Science
History ot computmg: overview of the elements of a
computer system; problem solving and algorithm
development; Java programming for numeric and
non-numeric problems. Prerequisites: mathematics
placement at the calculus ready level and CS 110 or
equivalent. For students in all majors who want to
acquire programming and computer skills.
CS 170A Introduction to Filmmaking
Focuses on screen play direction and production,
filming techniques — scenes and shots, camera
(video) and audio equipment operation, and post-
production non-linear video editing. Final projects
are scripted, acted, produced and directed by crews of
students. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
CS 22 IN Data Structures
Continuation of program design and algorithm
analysis. Identification and evaluation of classes of
problems solvable through well-defined data
staictures, object oriented programming, and
algorithms including stacks, recursion, lists, linked
lists, trees, searching and sorting. Prerequisite:
CS 143M.
CS 301 Theory of Computing
Abstract basis oi computing machines and languages;
introduction to formal languages, finite automata,
grammars, turing machines, and complexity theory.
Prerequisites: CS 22 IN and MA 143.
CS 310 Computer Architecture
Architectural and hardware elements ot computing
machines; central processing unit, registers, data
paths, arithmetic logic unit, microprogramming;
memory; virtual memory, content addressable
memory, cache; input/output including disks, serial
communicatiotis and networks. Includes a program-
ming laboratory. Prerequisite: CS 22 IN.
CS 320 Programming Languages
Nature and unplementation ot programming
languages including qualities and characteristics of
languages, methods of implementation, execution
models and environments; sui-vey of programming
languages. Prerequisite: CS 22 IN.
CS 321 Software Engineering
Properties of software systems; software system design
and development principles; specifications; models;
software tools, monitoring methods; group program-
ming project for a large software system. Prerequisite:
CS 221N.
CS 330 Analysis of Algorithms
Theoretical and mathematical basis oi algorithm
design and analysis. Prerequisites: CS 22 IN and
MA 143.
CS 341 Numerical Analysis
Methods for solving an equation or systems of
equations. Interpolating polynomials, numerical
integration and differentiation, numerical solutions
of ordinary and partial difterential equations,
boundaiy value problems. Prerequisite: MA 233M.
CS 350 Graphical User Interface Design
Analysis and design of user interface features
including screen configuration and software
communication mechanisms such as menus, dialog
boxes, toolbars and error messaging. Exploration of
visual and cultural design issues. Prerequisite:
CS221N.
CS 360 Database System
Conceptual modeling of data systems; organization
of database systems; storage and retrieval of data in
the database, relational databases, SQL, and
database design and administration. Prerequisite:
CS221N.
CSl 410 Computer Science Seminar -
1st semester
For Junior and Senior computer science majors. One
course credit on satisfactory completion of two years
of participation. Continuation in seminar contingent
on satisfactory progress in upper division courses.
CS2 410 Computer Science Seminar -
2nd semester
Continuation of Computer Science Semmar. Four
semesters required for one course credit.
CS3 410 Computer Science Seminar -
3rd semester
Continuation of Computer Science Seminar. Four
semesters required tor one course credit.
CS4 410 Computer Science Seminar -
4th semester
Continuation ot Computer Science Seminar. Four
semesters required for one course credit.
CS 411 Operating Systems
Organization, operation, and implementation
including processor management, memory manage-
ment, virtual systems, interprocess communication,
scheduling algorithms, protection and security,
deadlocks; case studies of operating systems.
Prerequisite: CS 22 IN.
CS 415 Computer Networks
Abstract view of computer and communications
networks. Topology, protocols, and operation of
computer networks; ISO's OSI, TCP/IP, LAN,
WAN. Performance issues related to networks.
Prerequisite: CS 221N.
CS 420 Translators and Compilers
Theory' and implementation of high-level language
virtual machines including assemblers, macro
expansion, compilers and interpreters; syntactic and
semantic models. Prerequisite: CS 30 L
CS 450 Computer Graphics
Theon' and programming involved in rendering
graphic images. Topics include viewing transforma-
tions and projections, surface illumination models,
texture mapping and animation. Prerequisites:
CS221NandMA131M.
Creativ e Arts
CS 455 Digital Image Processing
Introduces various techniques for the enhancement
and analysis of digital imagery. Topics include the
interpretation of image statistics, image enhance-
ment based on histogram transfonnations, spatial
filtering, and image transfomis. Prerequisite:
CS221N.
CS 460 Artificial Intelligence
Problem solving and heuristic search, knowledge
representation, expert systems, fuzzy logic, logic and
theorem proving, planning. Machine learning,
neural networks, evolutionary' computation, hybrid
systems. Introduction to the AI languages, LISP and
PROLOG. Prerequisite: CS 22 IN.
CS 462 Neural Networks
Philosophical, biological and architectural underpin-
nings of this alternative, parallel, distributed model
of computing inspired by the human brain. Prerequi-
site: CS 22 IN.
CS 499 Senior Thesis
Research and v\Tite a thesis uiider the direction of a
member of the Computer Science faculty. Satisfies
the comprehensive examination requirement for
graduation. Prerequisites: excellence in computer
science courses through the Junior year and invita-
tion by the faculty'.
CREATIVE ARTS
CR 141 A Introduction to the Arts
History of music, literature, the visual arts, architec-
ture, dance, and film correlated with the history' of
Western civilization for a deeper understanding and
appreciation of the arts of the Western world.
CR 203A Aesthetics East and West
Compare several art forms of the East and West,
looking at what distinguishes art and what social and
economic uses it serv^es in different cultures. Visits to
museums and performances.
CR 244A Art and Culture of Russia
Kievan and Muscovite periods, Europeanization
initiated by Peter the Great, Golden Age of Russian
culture, revolutionary culture, Soviet attitudes
toward culture. Permission of instructor required
for Freshmen.
CRl 305 Resident Advisor Internship
A year-long course for Resident Advisers beginning
in autumn temi. Communication, paraprofessional
counseling, crisis intervention, conflict resolution,
leadership training.
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CR2 305 Resident Advisor Internship
Continuation of the Resident Advisor hitemship.
Two semesters required for one course credit.
CR 3 20 A Tradition and Japanese Aesthetic
Explore Japanese aesthetics including \'isual art,
poetr>', theatre, landscape & garden design, and
examples in daily experience. Survey the cultural,
philosophical, and spiritual traditions which
influence the definition, creation, and appreciation
of artistic expression in Japan.
CR 380E Environment and Sense of Place
Explore the "idea of home" and "sense ot place" in
the natural and man-made environment, tocusing on
architectural, geographical, psychological, natural,
and literary dimensions. Develop a personal
understanding of "home" and "sense ot place."
Prerequisite: Junior standing.
CR 384A 20th Century American Women
in the Arts
Values and traditions affecting American women
artists from 1935 to present. Works hy women in
dance, visual arts, prose, poetry, film, photography, etc.
CREATIVE WRITING
The Writing Workshop develops serious writers —
students who think of themselves primarily as writers
and students for whom writing will he an important
avocation. Workshop students learn the crafts of
journalism, fiction, non-fiction, poetry, the play and
the screenplay, and develop individual voices. They
also learn to articulate and defend reasoned critical
opinions. Course work must include six courses in
literature and four workshops — fiction, poetry and
one di the following: playwriting, screenwriting,
journal writing, the personal essay, journalism,
publishing and the writing career. In consultation
with the mentor, in special cases (involving a wTiting
interest best served by study outside the literature
track) students may substitute two courses from
another discipline for one literature course. Seniors
are required to complete a thesis. The thesis
committee will include two full-time creative writing
faculty and a third member from any other disci-
pline. Concentrations in creative writing for theatre
and writing for advertising and public relations are
also available.
In the first year, students take any workshop at the
200 level and 100 or 200 level literature courses. In
subsequent years, students build upon this founda-
tion by 1 ) taking intemnediate and advanced courses
in fiction and poetry and courses in playwriting,
screenwriting, journals, etc., and 2) developing a
cluster of literature courses defined by a particular
interest (e.g., modem and contemporary British and
American poetry and fiction) and/or supported by
courses from other disciplines (e.g., American studies
or history of modem Britain).
Writing Workshop students are required to take
fiction and poetr\' workshops at Eckerd College.
To minor in creative writing, students must take
three Writing Workshop courses (in at least two
genres) and two literature courses. One workshop
and one literature course must be 300 level or above.
The workshops must be Eckerd College courses.
Students wishing to double major in creati\'e writing
and literature must take ten literature courses and
fulfill all other requirements for both majors.
Literature courses taken for a major in literature may
be counted for a minor in creative writing.
CW 100 A Introduction to Creative Writing
Work in three genres: poetr^', fiction and drama.
Leam basic elements and techniques by reading
established writers and writing in a workshop setting.
CW 200A Writing Workshop: Poetry
An introduction to prosody and the craft of poetry in
traditional forms. Extensive work in meter and
scansion. Write in various fom^s, e.g., the sonnet,
viUanelle, ballad, sestina, rondeau, blank verse
and others.
CW 201A Writing Workshop:
The Short Story
An introduction to writing the realistic short story.
Acquaints the student with basic principles of craft.
Emphasis on rewriting, the development of works
through several phases of composition. Prerequisite:
CW lOOA.
CW 220A Journalism
Study and practice the print news story. Explore
other forms of news writing arid electronic media.
Identify and discuss the social, legal, and ethical
issues facing the press.
CW 301 Writing Workshop:
The Memoir as Story
Writing memoir and the personal essay, drawing on
the best techniques of both storytelling and poetry to
find and convey the truth of a particular moment.
Prerequisite: CW 100 A or a 200 level workshop.
CW 303 Writing Workshop:
Intermediate Fiction
Continued emphasis on the craft of revision,
development of an individual voice, critical and
analytical writing and speaking. Prerequisite:
CW 201 A
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CW 306 Writing Workshop:
Intermediate Poetry
Read major figures in contemporary' poetry and work
toward an understanding of one's self as a writer and
of the world and words to create mature works that
communicate with an audience. Prerequisite:
CW 200A.
CW 334A Writing Workshop: One-Act Play
Writing one-act plays, reading short plays, including
traditional and experimental fornns. Emphasis on
rewriting, the development of works through several
phases of composition.
CW 335 Writing Workshop:
Advanced Poetry
Read and discuss books ot poetry by contemporary
poets, working toward an understanding of the
conventions of contemporary poetry. Focus on the
writing process. Suggestions for submitting poetry to
journals. Prerequisite: CW 306.
CW 348A Writing Workshop:
Feature Writing
Writing newspaper and magazine articles for
publication. Read and analyze feature articles.
Analyze and profile one daily newspaper and one
national magazine. Write query letters for newspaper
and magazine markets.
CW 361A Writing Workshop:
Travel Writing
Read travel writing in daily newspapers and travel
magazines Travel to local places of interest and
exotic locales. Explore the travel industry, and learn
marketing, research, and obser\'ation.
CW 401 PubUshing and the Writing Career
Analyze the editorial preferences of journals and
write poems, stories, essays, reviews, and interviews.
Find information about publishing and learn how to
use it. Revise and submit work to journals.
CW 433 Writing Workshop:
Advanced Fiction
Read and discuss published fiction and commentary
on writing. Discuss original student works. Students
may submit short stories or novellas. Prerequisite:
CW 201A.
CW 436 Writing Workshop: Screenwriting
Write one full-length feature film script (120 pages).
View and discuss classic movies. Read screenwriting
texts. Small group work outside of class. Prerequi-
sites: CW 201A or CW 303.
DIRECTED STUDY COURSES
Certain courses have been approved for credit by
directed study. In directed study, the student works
independently using an approved faculty-designed
syllabus. Copies of directed study syllabi are available
in the registrar's office. The following courses are
available in a directed study format:
AM/HI 307H Rebels with a Cause
AM/HI 308H Becoming Visible: Sex, Gender,
Amer Culture
AN 350 S Introduction to Museum Work
Bl 350 Human Physiology
GE 250S Geography
GE 3 5 OS World Regional Geography
HD 326 Counseling for Wellness
HI 321 H Women in America
HI 334H African-American History I
HI 347H Recent American Hist: Hist View
LI 221 H American Literature I
LI 25 IH Shakespeare
LI 350H Modem American Novel
LI 35 IH 20th Century' American Women Artists
& Writers
MN 230G Asian Management and
Leadership Practice
MN 300S Organizational Consultation
MN 302S Managing Cultural Diversity
MN 304S Total Quality Management
MN 312S Women and Leadership
MN/SO 345 Complex Organizations
MN 35 IE Tech, Society, and the Environment
MN 387 Interpersonal Managerial Competencies
MN 389 Servant Leadership through
Service Learning
MN 401 Corporate Social Responsibility
MN 406 Non-profit Management
MN 411 Social Entrepreneurship
PO 350S Florida Politics
PO 450 The Supreme Court in American Politics
PS 303 Industrial Organizational Psychology
QM 410 Quest for Meaning
(by academic petition only for Seniors)
RE 21 OS Introduction to Christian Ethics
SP 401H Modem Spanish Novel
SP 402H Spanish American Novel
WG 410 Research Seminar: Women &
Gender Studies
EAST ASIAN STUDIES
East Asian Studies offers an integrated, interdiscipli-
nary' introduction to the history, humanities, and
contemporary societies of East Asia. It guides
students to discover this important part of the world
and to develop the skills to approach it intelligently
and confidently Eckerd College offers Chinese and
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Japanese language on campus up to the advanced
level, a broad variety of discipline-based courses,
and study abroad programs in Japan, China, Hong
Kong, and Korea on short-term, semester, and year-
long formats.
The major in East Asian Studies is appropriate tor
students who anticipate careers in business, govern-
ment, or diplomacy with an international focus;
graduate work in international and immigration law,
international business administration, or cross-
cultural and social studies education; or advanced
scholarship in area studies or comparative fields in
the arts, humanities, and social sciences. The major
requires five semesters of Chinese or Japanese
language (or equivalent proficiency); a core course,
EA 201G (East Asian Traditions); six courses on
East Asia, at least two each from groups A and B
below, with at least two at the 300-level or above;
study abroad in East Asia (a language immersion
program of at least a semester's duration is strongly
recommended); and a senior comprehensive seminar
and examination (EA 498) in the fall of the senior
year. The minor requires two semesters of Chinese or
Japanese language; EA 20 IG; and three other
courses on East Asia, at least one each from group A
and group B.
A: East Asian Humanities
AH 221 A Arts of Japan: Jomon to Anime
AH 203A Arts of the Silk Road
CN 208G Gender and Sexuality in Asian Literature
CN 268A Love and Justice in Chinese Theater
CN 30 IH Hero and Anti-Hero in Chinese
Literature
CN 302H East Meets West: Chinese Cinema
EA 202E East Asian Constructions of Nature
PL 103G Introduction to Eastern Philosophy
RE 234H The Goddess in Eastern Traditions
RE 240G Non-Western Religions
RE 320H The Buddhist Tradition
B: Contemporary East Asian Societies
HD 350G Contemporary Japanese Families
EA310G Modem China
EA 3 IIG Modem Japan
EA 3 1 2G History of Southeast Asia
PC 23 IG East Asian Comparative Politics
PO 333 Japan: Government, Politics, and
Foreign Policy
PO 33 5S Govemment and Politics of China
PO 336S East Asian International Relations
New courses which fulfill these requirements may be
developed periodically. In addition, rec]uirements
can also be fLilfiUed by courses taken while studying
abroad, advanced language courses, and some
Winter Term offerings.
EA 20 IG East Asian Traditions
A survey of the history and culture of East Asian
societies up to about 1700 CE; the evolution of
political and social stmctures; readings in major
works and traditions of philosophy, poetry,
and fiction.
EA 202E East Asian Constructions
of Nature
Introduction to conceptual constructions of the
natural environment in East Asian thought, and
their expressions in such areas as architecture, urban
planning, fengshui, medicine, landscape painting,
and garden design.
EA 304H Seminar in Chinese Thought:
Taoism
Explore philosophical issues in Taoism in a historical
and comparative framework. Emphasis on Taoist
epistemology, ontology, ethics through study of
classic texts, commentary tradition, and comparative
works in Buddhist, classical Greek, and modem
Western philosophy. Prerequisite: EA 201G or
PL 103G.
EA310G Modem China
China since 1800, including the response to Western
and Japanese imperialism, the Communist Revolu-
tion and Mao's China, and reforms in the post-Mao
era. Focus on political and sticial history and the
lived experience of individual Chinese.
EA 3 1 IG Modem Japan
Japan since 1800, including crisis of Tokugawa
Japan, Meiji restoration and reform, success of
Imperial Japan, Pearl Harbor and World War II, the
A-Bomb and American Occupation, and post-war
economic growth and social and political challenges.
EA 3 12G History of Southeast Asia
A survey of the pre-history of Southeast Asian
peoples, the fomiation of early kingdoms, the social
and economic context of commercial life, the impact
of European colonialism, the development of
nationalist consciousness, and contemporary
challenges.
ECONOMICS
Hie competencies achieved in the economics major
are the ability to:
• understand and explain general
economic phenomena;
• analyze and evaluate economic policy proposals;
• analyze, synthesize and integrate
economic ideas;
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• communicate effectively, in both oral and
written form;
• do quantitative research, using a statistical
computer package;
• engage in library research; and
• concei\'e, plan and execute an independent
quantitati\'e research project.
In addition to the requirement of statistics, students
majoring in economics are required to take a
minimum ot eight economics courses and Calculus 1.
All students will take Principles of Microeconomics,
Principles ot Macroeconomics, Intermediate
Microeconomic Theory, Intermediate Macroeco-
nomics and History of Economic Thought. In
addition, students choose three economics electives
from a list of approved courses at the 300 level or
above. Students must maintain a C average in upper
level courses to successfully complete the major.
Students can start their economics major in their
Freshman year. This is the appropriate time to take
calculus. In addition, students can start the econom-
ics major proper with Principles of Microeconomics
or Principles of Macroeconomics. The next appropri-
ate courses are Intermediate Microeconomic Theory
and Intemnediate Macroeconomics. Beyond this
students can branch out to choose electives.
Economics electives are available with a simple
prerequisite of either of the Principles courses.
In their Senior year students take Histoiy of
Economic Thought.
Requirements for a minor in economics include
EC 28 IS Principles of Microeconomics, EC 282S
Principles of Macroeconomics, and three upper level
economics electives. One of the electives should be
from a group of core micro or macro courses
including EC 381 Intermediate Microeconomic
Theory, EC 382 Intermediate Macroeconomics,
EC 386 Money, Banking, & Financial Institutions,
EC 370 Industrial Organization, and EC 384
Managerial Economics.
EC 28 IS Principles of Microeconomics
Price theory', operation of market system, liidustrial
structure and pricing under different competitive
structures. Required of all studeiits majoring in
economics.
EC 282S Principles of Macroeconomics
Main sectors of the economy (consumers, business
and government) focusing on policy. Monetary
and fiscal policy, inflation, recession, balance of pay-
ments. Required for all students majoring in
economics.
Economics
EC 30 IS Leadership: The Human Side
of Economics
Experiential exercises, readings, and class discussion
designed to investigate and challenge the behavioral
assumptions of the contemporary' economics
paradigm. Several leadership theories will be
explored to facilitate a broader understanding of
human organizational behavior.
EC 370 Industrial Organization
Examine various models of f imi behavior in various
industrial organization staictures (competition,
monopoly, oligopoly, conglomerate), both foreign
and domestic. Prerequisite: EC 281S.
EC 371 Economics of Labor Markets
The role of labor in the economic system. Division
of labor, job segregation, wage theory, relationship
among work, family, household production. Prereq-
uisite: EC 28 IS.
EC 380 Public Choice
Theory ot public decision making. Living in
community, origins and appropriate roles oi the state,
justice in the behavior of the state. Models of voting
behavior through simulation. Prerequisite: EC 28 IS
or permission of instructor.
EC 381 Intermediate Microeconomic
Theory
Continuation of EC 281S. Theoretical basis for
consumer demand, firm production and costs,
pricing and output decisions of firms within market
structures. Algebraic and graphical models. Explore
empirical techniques for estimating demand.
Prerequisite: EC 28 IS and MN 260M.
EC 382 Intermediate Macroeconomics
Continuation of EC 282S. Determinants of aggre-
gate demand and supply, using dynamic and static
models of analysis. How to use an understanding of
economic analysis to achieve policy objectives and
understand trade-offs. Prerequisites: EC 282S and
MN 260M.
EC 383 Marine Resource Policy
Applied course exploring global issues surrounding
regulation of marine resource use. The role of
economic theory in development of marine resource
policy. Prerequisites: EC 28 IS or EC 282S, and
MN 260M.
EC 384 Managerial Economics
Applied ecoiiomic theory, mathematics and statistics
in business decision making. Optimization tech-
niques under conditions of uncertainty. Selecting the
"best" solutions to business problems. Prerequisites:
EC281SandMN260M.
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EC 385 Comparative Economic Systems
Non-capitalistic and capitalistic economies com-
pared to show how different institutional arrange-
ments lead to different ways of making economic
decisions. Former Soviet Union, Eastern European
nations, People's Republic of China included.
Prerequisite: EC 28 IS or 282S.
EC 386 Money, Banking, and
Financial Institutions
History and development of monetary system and
financial structure. Money creation and influence on
macroeconomic activity. Monetary policy implica-
tions of regulatory agencies. Prerequisite: EC 282S.
EC 387 Urban Economics
Urban grtnvth and decay, location decisions, land
use. Transportation, crime, housing, discrimination
and segregation, and the urban financial crisis.
Prerequisite: EC 28 IS.
EC 388 Economic Development
Factors shaping development, underdevelopment of
Africa, Asia, Latin America. Also social, political
aspects of economic development. Land refomi,
nature management, appropriate technologies,
industrialization, rural-urban migration, foreign
investment, aid, trade. Prerequisites: EC 218S
or 282S.
EC 389 Natural Resource and
Environmental Economics
Role of economic theory in analyzing and evaluating
natural resource and environmental policy issues.
Developing models of optimal use of resources: land,
water, energy, their development, allocation, pricing.
Prerequisite: EC 28 IS.
EC 410 History of Economic Thought
Senior seminar for economic majors. Economic ideas
as developed and expounded by Western economists.
The teachings of the mercantilists, physiocrats,
Adam Smith, Malthus, Ricardo, Mill, Marx,
Marshall, German and American schools of thought.
EC 460 Econometrics
Introduction to applied econometrics including
analysis of dummy variables, violations of classical
assumptions. Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing
and permission of instructor.
EC 480 International Economics:
Foreign Exchange
Theory, currency markets, balance of payments,
government macrostabilization policies and
exchange rate systems. Bretton Woods, European
Monetary System, G5 negotiations, LDC debt,
Mexican/Asian crises, international monetary
reform. Prerequisites: EC 282S.
EC 481 International Economics: Trade
Theory, government policies, free trade, protection-
ism, U.S. commercial policy, GATT talks, US-
Japan-EEC trade issues, developing countries,
solutions for international trade problems. Prerequi-
site: EC 281S.
EC 488 International Economics
International trade, finance theory and policy.
Balance of international payments, exchange rate
adjustments, nature of gains from trade, U.S.
commercial policy. Prerequisites: EC 28 IS and 282S
and pemiission of instructor.
ENGINEERING AND APPLIED
SCIENCE DUAL DEGREE
The engineering and applied science program is
designed for students who wish to combine a broad,
values-oriented knowledge base with one of many
fields of engineering or applied science. Students
may pursue a career in applied science or one of
many engineering disciplines including electrical,
civil, chemical, industrial, aerospace, textile,
nuclear, biomedical, or systems engineering.
Students complete all requirements for majors at
both institutions.
Students apply to Eckerd College for regular
admission and spend three years at Eckerd taking
mathematics and science courses that will qualify
them to enter an engineering program at the Junior
level. In general, students take Calculus I, II, and III;
Differential Equations; General Chemistry I and II;
Fundamental Physics I and II; and Introduction to
Computer Science, along with the general education
requirements and the requirements of an Eckerd
College major. Some of the courses required for the
Eckerd College major may be completed at the
other institution. The detailed curriculum depends
on the student's choice of engineering college and
specific degree program. Students may attend an
engineering winter temi before they transfer to the
engineering college.
Upon successful completion of the three-year
portion of the program (requirements of grade point
average vary somewhat) and recommendation of
Eckerd College, a student is admitted to an engineer-
ing college, where the dual-degree requirements may
normally be completed in two years. The student is
then awarded degrees from both Eckerd College
and the engineering school.
At present, Eckerd cooperates in dual-degree
programs in engineering and applied science with
Washington University (St. Louis), Auburn
University, the University of Miami, Columbia
University and Georgia Institute of Technology.
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Students may also apply to engineering schools
with which we do not have fomial agreements.
Many engineering schools accept transfer students.
Several such schools have supplied us with advice
and information on which courses would best
prepare students to transfer into engineering at the
Junior level.
Due to the sequential prerequisite requirements, it is
vital for dual degree candidates to obtain counseling
early in their careers at Eckerd College.
ENVIRONMENTAL
PERSPECTIVE COURSES
Environmental perspective courses provide opportu-
nities for students to address issues in the environ-
mental realm in such a manner as to enhance their
knowledge of the natural world and to make
informed value judgments concerning the environ-
mental consequences of personal and social actions.
The Environmental perspective requirement must be
met with an Eckerd College course.
AM 3 HE The Environment in American Thought
AN 220E Cultural Geography
AN 262E Environment, Population and Culture
AN 335E Cultural Ecology
AN 342E Introduction to Ethnobotany
BI 201E Ecosystems of Florida
BII 280E Tropical Ecology in Costa Rica
CR 380E Environment & Sense of Place
EA 202E East Asian Constructions of Nature
ES 314E The Em'ironment in American Thought
ES 351E Influential Environmental Writers
HD 208E Your Health and the Environment
HI 253E Environmental Crisis in
Russia/Eastern Europe
HI 325E Western Myth and the Environment
HI 353E Environmental History
HI 354E Environment History - Europe
IB 262E Environment, Population, and Culture
MN 35 IE Tech, Society and the Environment
MN 405E Human Ecology and Social Change
NA 182E Tlie Earth's Biodiversity
NA 260E Ecology' and the Environment
PH 214E Energy and the Environment
PL 243E Environmental Ethics
PL 310E Ideas of Nature
PO 202E Public Policymaking in America
RE 350E Ecology, Chaos, and the Sacred
RE 35 IE A Culture of Science and Eaith
RE 38 IE Ecotheology
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
The environmental studies major will provide
students with an educational specialty grounded in
the subjects and issues related to the natural
environment and the relationship of the human
being to the natural environment. The major offers
the breadth and depth of interdisciplinary inquiry,
integrating knowledge across the natural sciences,
behavioral sciences, and humanities. The major
develops analytical tools and skills for understanding
the environment, while emphasizing the role of
beliefs, values, ethics and aesthetics in shaping
human behavior.
Students will be exposed to coursework which
develops skills in the following areas: laboratory
research and environmental science; policy analysis,
social, historical and global awareness; philosophical
and ethical inquiry; writing and composition; oral
presentation; educational techniques and strategies;
legal research; and group enterprise. This will
prepare students for careers in such diverse fields as
environmental and urban planning, natural resource
management, scientific journalism, environmental
law and policy making, parks and recreation,
landscape and architecture, public health, education,
the arts, and many more. TTie Environmental
Studies major or minor satisfies the Environmental
perspective requirement.
The major includes five required courses, four
environmental field courses, two tools courses, and
the completion of a minor related to environmental
studies chosen from a pre- approved list. Grades in
this minor must be C or better and the courses
cannot be double counted within the major.
Students graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree.
Required courses (Must take all 5)
ES 172 Introduction to Environmental Studies
ES 270 Introduction to Environmental Biology
ES 211 Introduction to Earth Science
ES 498 Environmental Comprehensive
Exam/Internship
One upper-level synthesis course that requires at
least one of the introductory courses. Currently
offered options: Conservation Biology, Global
Environmental Change, Estuaries, Restoration
Ecology, Advanced Policy of Protected Areas,
Advanced Ecotourism Policy & Practice, Nature
and Popular Culture.
Environmental Field Courses
(Must take a class from 4 of the 6 fields):
Ethics
ES 345H Environmental Ethics & Justice
PL 243E Environmental Ethics
PL 331 Environmental Aesthetics
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Religion
RE 318E Ecotheology
ES 382H Nature and the Sacred:
Religion and Ecology
Literature
ES 35 IE Influential Environmental Writers
LI 328E Literature and Ecology
PolicyA-aw
ES 2 1 6 Coastal Issues
PO 325 Environmental Politics & Policy
PO 313 International Environmental Law
ES 315 Wildlife Policy
Economics
EC 389 Natural Resource and Environmental
Economics
EC 383 Marine Resource Policy
EC 388 Economic Development
Human Ecology
ES 280 Environmental Education
HD 329 Person Environment Equation
HI 353E Environmental Histor\'
HI 354E European Environmental History
SO 405 Human Ecology
AN 335E ' Cultural Ecology
Tools Courses
(Must take a class from 2 of the 4 categories):
Writing course
ED 325 Writing Environmetital Policy
ED 326 Environmental Rhetoric
Methods course
EC 281S Principles of Microecoiiomics
Statistics
PO 260M Political Science Research Methods
BE 260M Statistical Methods for the Sciences
MN 260M Statistical Methods for Management
& Economics
PS 200 and 201 M Statistics and Research Design
I&II
MA 133M Statistics: An Introduction
Computer course
CS 143M Introduction to Computer Science
ES 341N CIS for Environmental Studies
Completion of a minor related to
Environmental Studies:
History
Literature
Philosophy
Religious Studies
Economics
Political Science
Sociology
Biology
Chemistry
Anthropology
Human Development
Visual Arts
Computer Science
Geology
Psychology
The minor in Environmental Studies requires six
courses, three required courses (ES 172 Introduction
to Environmental Studies, ES 270 Introduction to
Environmental Biology, and ES 2 11 Introduction to
Earth Science) and three environmental field
courses. The environmental field courses are listed
ahove. Students should choose one class from three
of the six fields.
ES 172 Introduction to
Environmental Studies
Such topics as conserving biological diversity,
sustaining energy, shaping cities, strengthening
global environmental governance. Human roles and
responsibilities, the scientific, political, economic,
and ethical issues involved in the attainment of a
sustainable future.
ES 21 IN Introduction to Earth Science
Introduction to major topics in geology, oceanogra-
phy, meteorology, and astronomy, the natural forces
that shape our physical environment, in order to
appreciate and preserve the planet.
ES 216 Coastal Issues: Ethics and Policy
An introduction to the fundamentals of coastal
management principles and practices by examining
marine parks, mariculture, international marine
affairs and coastal environmental activism. Prerequi-
site: Sophomore standing.
ES 270N Introduction to
Environmental Biology
Study of ways in which humans affect and are
affected by the environment, with focus on biology.
General ecology, population, genetics, identification,
and use of natural resources, pollution, social
institutions, ethics.
ES 280 Environmental Education
Introduction to environmental education dieory,
methods, and program examples from a variety of
settings. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing and
ES 172.
ES 311N Advanced Environmental Geology
Environmental management, water supply and
quality, waste disposal, energy production and use,
flooding and coastal erosion. Managed solutions and
difficulties with them. Field/laboratory oriented.
Prerequisite: ES 211 or MS 208.
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ES 313N Water Resources
Natural mechanisms and human activities
controlling the composition of natural waters.
Topics include rainwater, groundwater, rivers,
lakes, estuaries, oceans and ocean- atmosphere
interactions. Prerequisite: ES 211 or pennission
of instructor.
ES 314E Environment in American Thought
See American Studies AM 314E.
ES315S WUdlife Policy
Introduces students to historical and cunent national
and international wildlife law and policy, and
develops the skills necessary for analyzing policy
through case study analysis. Prerequisites: sophomore
standing and ES 172.
ES 3 1 7N Global Environmental Change
Analysis of global environmental change from a
scientific perspective, examining how economic and
political forces interact. Focus on science of climate
change and regional impacts, ending with possible
solutions, both personal and societal. Prerequisites:
ES 211, MS 191, or permission.
ES 34 IN GIS for Environmental Studies
Learn geographic information system (GIS) theory
and applications specifically related to the study of
the environment through lecture and hands-on
work. Prerequisite: ES 172.
ES 35 IE Influential Environmental Writers
Examine environmental values, ideologies, and
relations through discussions of influential environ-
mental writings. Major topics include: Jeffersonian
agrarian vision; transcendentalism; early
conservationism and preser\'ation; ecology as
activism; counter-culture voices in the wilderness/
literature of environmental justice.
ES 37 IN Conservation Biology
Examine problems such as species decline and
endangerment, invasion by non-native species,
habitat destruction and fragmentation, loss of
biodiversity, and potential solutions, such as
endangered species management, habitat restoration,
ecosystem management. Prerequisite: (ES 270 or BI
lOON and Bl lOlN or Bl 188 and Bl 189) and any
statistics course or permission of instmctor.
ES 372N Estuaries
Examination of the unique environments of estuaries
with a focus on Tampa Bay; including aspects of
estuarine biology-, chemistry', and geology, impact of
human activities, and estuarine management.
Prerequisites: ES 172 and ES 270 or pemiission
of instructor.
ES 373 Restoration Ecology
See Biology Bl 373.
ES 382H Nature and the Sacred:
Religion and Ecology
See Religious Studies RE 382H.
ES 480 Advanced Policy of
Protected Areas
Analysis of parks, nature reserves and wildlife
sanctuaries and related approaches to conservation,
policies, community involvement, and future trends.
Prerequisites: ES 172, Junior standing.
ES 481 Advanced Ecotourism Policy
and Practices
Analysis of costs and benefits of nature-based
tourism, including relevant laws and policies,
biodiversity values, community involvement,
cultural impacts, and future trends. Prerequisites:
ES 172, Junior standing.
ES 498 Environmental Comprehensive
Exam/Internship
Review and exam on key environmental studies
concepts. Orientation to and development of job
preparation skills. Completion of environmental
internship.
FILM STUDIES
The minor in Film Studies gives an opportunity for
students to pursue their interest in film beyond the
introductory level, to give them a unique under-
standing and appreciation for this powerful modem
medium for the expression of ideas, art, and culture.
Tlie minor consists of two core courses, an approved
genre or history' course, and three other courses
selected in consultation with the discipline coordi-
nator. This allows for a good deal of flexibility, and
students can choose to focus on film theory', film
history, or — for several disciplines — on film as a
medium for reflection on their major field of study.
The minor, which draws upon the wide range of
film-related activities and resources available at
Eckerd College, provides a strong complement to
several major fields of study in the humanities and
the arts and offers an excellent opportunity for
majors in the natural and social sciences to comple-
ment their focus with studies that emphasize
creativity, interpretation and humanistic studies.
Film studies courses are offered by faculty across a
wide range of disciplines, allowing minors to learn
how to interpret and analyze film from a number
of perspectives.
Note: Students who are majoring in Communica-
tions will already be taking Elements of Film to
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satisfy one of their core requirements. For such
students only the five additional course requirements
will he required for a minor. To satisfy these require-
ments, students will be required to take only courses
listed helow that are not also satisfying Communica-
tions requirements.
The minor requirements are as follows:
Core courses:
CM 302A Elements of Film
Theories e^f Film
An approved genre or history course:
CM 224G International Cinema
CN 302H East meets West: Chinese Cinema
SP 312H Latin American Culture in Film
RU 282G Russian Society through Cinema
FR 450 French Cinema
AM 319E Environmental Film Colloquium
PL 246H Philosophy and Film
Other courses or winter term projects as approved hy
the discipline coordinator in consultation with the
student's mentor.
Three other courses from the following categories,
including at least one from the first category:
Film history, genre or topics courses (any courses
from the abcwe list that are not used to satisfy the
above requirements)
FR 307H Literature and Film in Postwar France
IT 306H Italian Film and Literature
SP 308H Spanish Literature/Film Themes
LI 329H Literature, Myth, and Cinema
SP 310H Real/Suneal: Lorca, Bunuel, Dali
LI 348Fi Literature and Film after Auschwitz
Writing about Film
PL 246H Aesthetics
PL 246H Philosophy and Film
Film Genres/Topics or other courses as approved hy
the discipline coordinator in consultation with the
student's mentor.
Film production courses:
AR 348 Experimental Film and Video
CS/TH 170A Introductory Filmmaking
CW 436 Screenwriting
independent study courses in film production or
other courses as approved by the discipline coordina-
tor in consultation with the student's mentor.
FINANCE
A minor in finance requires the following:
MN 377 Introduction to Business Finance
IB 378 Investment Finance
EC 386 Money and Banking
IB 486 International Finance and Banking
and a choice of one of the following courses which
must be approved by the Management Discipline
Coordinator:
MN 384 Managerial Economics
MN 475 Investment Analysis
EC 480 International Economics & Foreigrr Exchange
MN 479 Corporate Finance
Internship / Independent Study
FORD APPRENTICE
SCHOLARS PROGRAM
The Ford Apprentice Scholar Program at Eckerd
College, initiated by a grant from the Ford Founda-
tion, provides opportunity for 20 selected Juniors
each year to participate in a two year enhanced
program designed to develop the skills and habits of
professional scholars and to encourage them to
consider college and university teaching as a career.
The students selected take a course in the Junior year
in the history' of ideas and do optional research with
their Faculty Sponsors during the summer. In the
Senior year, they work closely with the Faculty
Sponsors in an enhanced major and take a Senior
Colloquium. Funds are available for summer and
research support. The two Ford courses may he used
to fulfill the Humanities academic area requirement
and either the Global or Environmental perspective
requirement.
FS 301 History of Ideas I
Major ideas from classical Greece through the
Enlightenment that have shaped our intellectual
heritage. Emphasis on origins of academic disci-
plines, sources of creativity, social and cultural
factors, key individuals. Variety of learning methods.
Prerequisite: Junior standing and selection as a Ford
Scholar. The two course sequence (FS 301 and 302)
fulfill either an E or G perspective and the humani-
ties academic area requirement.
FS 302 History of Ideas II
Continuation of FS 301 covering nineteenth and
twentieth centuries and culminating in a major
project that draws on student's knowlecfge of history
to address a significant intellectual problem in the
future. Prerequisite: FS 301 and selection as a Ford
Scholar. The two course sequence (FS 301 and 302)
fulfill either an E or G perspective and the humani-
ties academic area requirement.
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FSl 410 Ford Scholars Senior Colloquium -
1st semester
Required of Seniors in the Ford Apprentice Scholars
Program. Shared reflections on issues pertaining to
research, teaching, and other aspects of teaching as a
career. Participation in both fall and spring semesters
for a total of one course credit.
FS2 410 Ford Scholars Senior Colloquium -
2nd semester
Required of Seniors in the Ford Apprentice Scholars
Program. Shared reflections on issues pertaining to
research, teaching, and other aspects of teaching as a
career. Participation in both fall and spring semesters
for a total of one course credit.
FRENCH
The major in French consists of nine courses and a
comprehensive examination or, with faculr\'
approval, a senior thesis/project. One of the nine
courses must be 400devel. All French majors must
take FR 380H Introduction to French Culture and
FR 370G The Francophone World. French majors
are expected to speak the language well enough to be
rated at the Intermediate Middevel of proficiency as
defined by the American Council on the Teaching
of Foreign Languages (ACTFL), and are therefore
strongly urged to spend at least one semester abroad.
Tlie Office of International Education will assist
students in identifying appropriate programs. Please
note that all study abroad must be approved by
language faculty and cleared by the registrar.
Students are also encouraged to participate in
Eckerd's language-intensive winter temis offered m
France or other francophone regions.
Tlie minor in French consists of five courses
including either FR 380H Introduction to French
Culture or FR 370G The Francophone World.
Majors or minors who transfer credit (from the U.S.
or abroad) are required to take at least one advanced
course (beyond FR 302H) at Eckerd.
For more information on language study, see
Modem Languages.
FR 101 Elementar>^ French I
Introduction to French for students with little or
no training in the language. Three classes per
week; intensive practice in speaking, listening,
reading, writing, with additional focus on cultural
understanding.
FR 102 Elementary French II
2nd semester of FR 101; completes General
Education language requirement. Prerequisite:
FRIOI.
French
FR 112 Accelerated Beginning French
A one semester intensive review of elementary'
French for students with three or more years of high
school study. Practice in speaking, listening, reading
and writing, with additional focus on cultural
understanding. Completes General Education
language requirement. Prerequisite: Placement or
instructor's permission.
FR 201 Intermediate French I
Sequel to FR 101-102 or FR 112 or for students with
more than three years of study in high school.
Grammar review and practice in all four skill areas
develop broad language skills. Strong focus on
cultural communication. Prerequisite: FR 102 or
three years + of high school French.
FR 202 Intermediate French II
2nd semester of Intemiediate French. Prerequisite:
FR201.
FR 302H Advanced Composition and
Conversation
Intensive focus on developing sophisticated written
and spoken French in several domains, as well as on
reading to broaden students' competence m cultural
communication. Prerequisite: FR 202.
FR 307H Literature and Film in
Postwar France
Literature, cinema, and cultural issues in France
from World War II to present. Existentialism,
fomialism. New Novel, New Wave and the return
of histoi7 in the '70s and '80s. Prerequisite: FR 302H
or equivalent.
FR 370G The Francophone World
Cultural history-, literature and cinema of French-
speaking regions. Focus on colonial war, Islam, the
Negritude movement, the globalization of French.
Prerequisite: FR 302 H or equivalent.
FR 380H Introduction to French Culture
and History
Historical over\'iew of French history and culture
from medieval period through twentieth century.
Literature, painting, science in historical context.
Prerequisite: FR 302H or equi\-alent.
FR 392G Francophone Africa and
Caribbean
Literature and culture of two major Francophone
regions which have attempted to resist values
imposed by the French. Alienation and Western
society, survival of indigenous culture, importance
of Islam, necessity and impossibility of writing in
the colonizer's language, the Negritude movement.
Prerequisite: FR 302H or equivalent.
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FR 400 Topics in French Culture
Various aspects of French culture and history
through literature, film and art. Prerequisite:
FR 302H or equivalent.
FR 404 Themes In French Literature
Study and analysis of particular questions, schools or
motifs in the history' of French literature. Prerequi-
site: FR 302H or equivalent.
FR 405 Commercial French
Style, vocabulary' and cultural knowledge necessary
for French business. Basic workings of the economy,
corporate practice. Prerequisite: FR 302H or
equivalent.
FR 406 French Theatre on Stage
Reading, recitation and performance of passages and
plays m order to improve oral communication and
cultural skills. Prerequisite: FR 302H or equivalent.
FR 410 Senior Seminar/French Studies
Readings and discussion of selected topics. Prerequi-
site: One course above FR 302H.
FR 450 French Cinema
Evolution of French cinema, technical innovation
and cultural dynamics. Focus on movements,
individual directors, writers and performers.
Prerequisite: FR 302H or equivalent.
GEOGRAPHY
GE 2 5 OS Geography
(Directed Study) Concepts, theories and substantive
material of modem geography. Relationship between
material environment and human cultural systems.
GE 350S World Regional Geography
(Directed Study) Relationship of human activities to
natural environment on world-wide basis. Soils, land
forms, climate, vegetation, minerals and the cultural
systems of different areas of the world.
GEOLOGY
The Geology minor consists of five courses
as follows:
Three required courses:
MS 242 Marine Geology
MS 234 Earth Systems History
MS 257 Earth Materials
Two electives from the following list:
MS 303 Solid Earth Geophysics
MS 304 Marine Invertebrate Paleontology
MS 305 Marine Stratigraphy & Sedimentation
MS 306 Earth Structure
MS 309 Principles of Hydrology
MS 347 Marine Geochemistry
MS 401 Coastal Geology
GERMAN
German may be studied as part of the major in
Modem Languages or as a minor. A major in
Modem Languages consists of seven courses in a
primary language and four in a secondary language
(a total of eleven courses). See Modem Languages
for a complete description.
Tlie mineir in German consists of five courses.
Minors who transfer credit (from the U.S. or abroad)
are required to take at least one advanced German
course at Eckerd College.
GR 101 Elementary German I
Language through videos and supplemental reading.
Method appropriate to need, patterning and
grammatical analysis. Will enable students to
function in German-speaking country. Prerequisite:
GR 101 or equivalent for 102.
GR 102 Elementary German II
2nd semester ot Elementary German.
Prerequisite: GR 101.
GR 201 Intermediate German I
Review of grammar; short stories and cultural films.
Introduction to Geraian culture and native language
models. Class discussions in German.
Prerequisites: GR 102.
GR 202 Intermediate German II
2nd semester ot Intermediate German II.
Prerequisite: GR 201.
GR 303H Grimm's Fairy Tales
A study of the fairy tales collected by the Brothers
Grimm using an authentic text and the internet to
learn about German culture and the true story of the
fairy tales. Prerequisite: GR 202 or equivalent.
GR 311H Advanced German Comprehension
and Conversation
Student participation in teaching theoretical and
practical aspects of grammar, culture, and litera-
ture. Topical discussions and written assignments
in the language. Prerequisite: GR 202 or equiva-
lent.
GR 312H Advanced German Comprehension
and Conversation II
Second semester of GR 3 1 IH Advanced German
Composition and Conversation. Prerequisite: GR
202 or equivalent.
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GLOBAL
PERSPECTIVE COURSES
Global perspective courses provide an encounter
with cultures and/or histories whose bases (philo-
sophical, religious, ethical, aesthetic) or world views
differ significantly from those of the Western
European or North American tradition. Such a
course will encourage students to view their own
cultural traditions and assumptions in the larger
context of the world's diversity. Given the inherent
educational value of having cultural experiences in
other parts of the world, which naturally encourage
cultural comparisons with the student's own, a
semester of study or winter term abroad, if so
designated, may also satisfy the global perspective
requirement. The Global perspective requirement
must be met with an Eckerd College course.
AN4 204G Native American Colloquium
AN 20 IG Introduction to Anthropology
AN 282G East Asian Area Studies
AN 283G Southeast Asian Area Studies
AN 285G Latin American Area Studies
AN 286G Cultures of Sub-Saharan Africa
AN 287G Caribbean Area Studies
AN 288G Native Cultures: Southeast U.S.
AN 334G Fertility and Reproduction
CM 224G International Cinema: World through Film
CN 208G Gender/Sexuality in Asian Literature
CN 288G Chinese Popular Culture
EA 20 IG East Asian Traditions
EA 303G Individual and Society in Chinese Thought
EA310G Modem China
EA 3 1 IG Modem Japan
EA 312G History of Southeast Asia
FR 392G Francophone Africa and the Caribbean
FR 370G The Francophone World
HD 350G Contemporary Japanese Families
HI 201 G East Asian Traditions
HI 232G World History to Columbus
HI 233G Global History m the Modem World
HI 234G Twentieth Century' World History
HI 309G Cold War and After
HI 310G Modem China
HI 311G Modem Japan
HI 312G History of Southeast Asia
HI 324G Native American History'
HI 349G Native American Thought
HI 372G World War II
INI 389G British Seminar
LI 244G Postcolonial Literature
MN 230G Asian Managerial Practices
MU 356G World Music
PL 103G Introduction to Eastem Philosophy
PL 303G Individual/Society - Chinese Thought
PL 349G Native American Thought
PO 103G Introduction to Intemational Relations
PO 104G Introduction to Comparative Politics
History
PO 21 IG Inter- American Relations
PO 23 IG Politics: East Asian Nations
PO 232G The Pacific Century
PO 352G The Globalization Debate
RE 230G Yogis, Mystics, Shamans
RE 240G Non-Westem Religions
RE 319G The Hindu Tradition
RE 39 IG Myths of Creation & Destruction
HISTORY
History is one of the central disciplines in a liberal
education. As broad as human experience, it
provides a context for the understanding of litera-
ture, art, philosophy, ai^d the sciences. Akin to both
the Humanities arid Social Sciences, history gives
attention to the individual and to society as a whole,
revealing the vast range of human experiences, the
extraordinary variety' of human institutions, and the
inevitability ot change. The study of history builds
skills and knowledge that are indispensable for any
career: clarit)' in writing and speaking; effective use
of evidence and argument; the ability to perform
independent research; and an awareness of cultural
difterences and commonalities. It is thus excellent
preparation tor a wide variety of frelds — law,
teaching, business, public service, joumalism, and
even medicine.
Students who complete this major demonstrate the
following competencies:
• knowledge of American and European history
demonstrated by the ability' to talk and write
intelligently about these fields.
• ability to think historically with regard to issues
such causation, cultural diffusion, the role of the
individual in history, geographic and demo-
graphic influences in history, and gender and
minority issues in the past, citing examples from
both the Western tradition and the wider
global experience.
• awareness of the historical method and
historiography generally, and knowledge of the
historiography of at least one field with some
thoroughness.
• ability to locate bibliographical information
on historical topics, and to engage in scholarly
writing such as book and film reviews, anno-
tated bibliographies, and historical and
historiographical essays.
• ability to do historical research based on
primary source material.
History majors are required to take a minimum of
10 total history courses and must complete either a
thesis or a comprehensive exam in their senior year.
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The 10 history courses must include the following
five core courses:
HI 202H The European Experience
HI 205H The American Experience
HI 206H Makmo History'
HI 232G World History' to Columhus
HI 233G Global History m the Modem World
Of the remaining five history electix'es counting
toward the major, no more than three should come
from any one of the following fields: American
History, European/ Ancient History, and Asian/
World History. Seniors wishing to write a thesis must
consult with a sponsor by the Spring semester of
their junior year. Those wishing to take a compre-
hensive exam will enroll in HI 498 History Compre-
hensive Exam during Winter Term of their senior
year. Although not necessarily required for the
major, a separate composition course is strongly
recommended, especially for freshmen and sopho-
mores with little background in research and
argumentative writing.
A minor in history consists ot a minimum of six
histoi7 courses, which must include HI 206H
Making History and any two of the following
survey courses:
HI 202H The European Experience
HI 205H The American Experience
HI 23 2G World History to Columbus
HI 233G Global Histoiy in the Modem World
Of the remaining three history electives counting
toward the minor, no more than two should come
from any one of the following fields; American
History, European/Ancient History, and Asian/
World History'.
HI 20 IG East Asian Traditions
See East Asian Studies EA 20 IG.
HI 202H The European Experience
A survey of European Histoi7 from the Late Middle
Ages to the present, emphasizing important political,
economic, social, and cultural developments.
HI 205H The American Experience
Survey of American History- developed chronologi-
cally with the emphasis on political, economic,
social, cultural, and global themes. The course will
be organized around significant figures, events, ideas,
values, and experiences of the American people.
HI206H Making History
An introduction to the theory and practice of
history. This course will examine a selected historical
topic in detail, but will also feature training in
historical research and writing, and in various
methodological approaches.
HI 232G World History to Columbus
History of the world from the emergence of major
Eurasian, African, and American Civilizations to
1500, with emphasis on technological and social
change, cultural diffusion, and cultural interactions.
HI 233G Global History in the
Modem World
History of the world since 1500, with emphasis on
the interaction of Western ideas and institutions
with the rest of the world. Also examines the
legacies of industrialization, imperialism, and
globalization for today's world.
HI 234G The Twentieth Century World
History of one of the world's most vibrant and also
bloodiest of centuries. The course focuses oti social,
cultural, and technological change; important
political and ideological conflicts; and the legacies of
hot and cold wars.
HI 242H Ancient Greek History
See Classical Humanities CL 242H.
HI 25 IH Lives of Great Greeks and Romans
Examines great Greek and Roman heroes, states-
men, orators, and commanders, from Theseus,
Pericles, and Demosthenes to Julius Caesar and
Marcus Aurelius, as role models, both positive and
negative, and their relevance for our own age.
HI 283G Russia: Perestroika to the Present
An examination of contemporary Russian society
from the beginning of Gorbachev's Perestroika to the
present. The fall of Communism with special
attention to the processes of socialization and daily
life for Russians.
HI 302H Sport and American Culture
Tliis course e.xplores the place of spt)rt in American
society; It uses sport to illuminate broader historical
themes: urban and community life, economic
development, social relationships, social mobility,
and popular cultural processes.
HI 307H Rebels with a Cause
See American Studies AM 307H.
HI 308H Becoming Visible
See American Studies AM 308H.
HI309G Cold War and After
Explore the culture of the Cold War from both
American and Russian perspectives; analyze and
interpret the political events that led to the Cold
War and the scientific and technological develop-
ments of the Cold War.
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HI 31 OG Modern China
See East Asian Studies EA 3 lOG.
HI 3 IIG Modem Japan
See East Asian Studies EA 31 IG.
HI 312G History of Southeast Asia
See East Asian Studies EA 312G.
HI314E Environment in American Thought
See American Studies AM 3 HE.
HI 319H The Old South: 1607-1865
This course examines political, economic, and
cultural trends within antebellum south. It focuses
on myths and facts about southern culture, the
growth of southern distinctiveness, and the rise of
slavery as an institution.
HI 320H The New South: 1863 To Present
This course examines the social, cultural, and
economic transformations in the American South
since the Emancipation Proclamation. It also traces
the legacy of slavery and racism through Reconstruc-
tion, Jim Crow, and the Civil Rights movement.
HI 32 IH Women in Modem America
Feminist theory, growth of women's movements,
minority women, working women, changes in
women's health, birth control, images of women in
literature and film. Changes in women's position in
America. (Directed Study Available)
HI 324G Native American History
History of Native Americans from the time of
European contact to present. Inner workings of
Native American communities, Indian-White
relations, changing governmental policy, Native
American spirituality, economics, gender roles,
decision making.
HI 325E Western Myth and the Environment
This course explores how environmental issues
helped to shape the myths of the American West. It
begins with the first European settlements in North
America and culminates with a study of ecological
concerns in the contemporary West.
HI 330H Reconstruction
Study of one of the most turbulent, controversial eras
in American history. In the past thirty years the
traditional view of this period has come under
intense scaitiny What emerges is a much more
balanced account of this crucial period.
HI 33 3H History of the Vietnam War
Establishment of Vietnamese nation in 11 1 B.C., its
stniggle tor autonomy despite foreign invasion. The
impact of the Vietnam War on American society.
Histor y
antiwar mo\-ement during Johnson and Nixon
administrations, analysis of the war's legacy
HI 334H African- American History I
The contributions of African- Americans from the
Colonial period to Reconstruction. Participation in
American Revolution, rise of Cotton Kingdom,
development of distinct culture, Civil War and
Reconstruction.
HI 335H African-American History II
African-American history from Reconstruction to
the present. Developments in education, racism,
participation in military, socioeconomic develop-
ment, Civil Rights movement and legislation.
HI 336H Civil Rights Movement: 1945-75
Black participation in World War II, the effects of
the Brown Decision and various Civil Rights
legislation, the rise of Black nationalism.
HI337H The Civil War
Events that preceded the Civil War and contributed
to disunion, such as the Southern Carolina Nullifica-
tion Crisis, the Compromise of 1850, and John
Brown's raid. Impact of the war on both North and
South. PBS video on Civil War is used.
HI 339H The Great Depression and
American Life
See American Studies AM 339H.
HI342H The Rise of Russia
Evolution from 9th century to 1801. Byzantium,
Mongol invasion, conflicts with Germans, Poles and
Swedes, influence of the West.
HI 343H Modem Russia and Soviet Union
Imperial Russia, Russian revolution, continuity
and change in Russian and Soviet history, and the
former Soviet Union as a totalitarian society and
world power.
HI 344H History of two St. Petersburgs
The history of St. Petersburg, Florida and St.
Petersburg, Russia.
HI 347H Recent American History:
Historian's View
(Directed Study Available) Current trends in
interpreting U.S. history since World War II.
Transformation ot American society since 1945
and the new position of the U.S. in world affairs.
HI 349G Native American Thought
See Philosophy PL 349G.
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HI 353E Environmental History
The role and place of nature in human life, and the
interactions that societies in the past have had with
the environment. Concentrates on the U.S., but
provides methodological approaches to the
broader field.
HI 354E Environmental History - Europe
Covers the environmental history' of Europe between
1850 and the present. In addition to industrializa-
tion, urbanization, and globalization, the course also
investigates how particular intellectuals, movements,
and ideologies conceptualized and interacted with
the natural world.
HI 363H The Renaissance
A chronological study of the development of
Renaissance humanism in Italy from its origins in
14th century Florence to its artistic expressions in
16th century' Venice and Rome.
HI364H The Reformation
An examination of Reformation theology in its
political and institutional context. The course
includes a look at the broad repercussions of
the Refomiation and the responses of the
Catholic Church.
HI 366H Inside Nazi Germany
This course is a detailed examination of the political,
social, and cultural history of the Third Reich.
It places Nazism in its historical context and
investigates the persecution ot European Jews and
other minorities.
HI 368H Modem German History
This course examines Gemian Histor\' from its
unification in 1870, through reunification in 1989,
to the present. It includes the German Empire,
WWI, Weimar, Nazism and the Holocaust, WWII,
the Cold War and a United Europe.
HI 370H Sex and Power: European Thought
This course investigates Modem European Intellec-
tual History through the lens of issues of sex, gender,
and power. Readings feature some of the greatest
European writers of the last two centuries.
HI372G World War II
A truly global look at the Second World War,
focusing on its causes and consequences, on military
conflict in various theaters, and on experiences at
the "home front."
HONORS PROGRAM
The Honors Program at Eckerd College provides
eiihanced opportunities or independent study and
research to students of outstanding ability. Selected
students are brought together tor close interaction
and advanced work, such studies receiving pemia-
nent recognition on the students' transcripts.
Honors students meet all general education require-
ments. In addition, first-year Honors students meet
for additional special sessions of the college's two
Freshman core courses, Western Heritage in a
Global Context 1 and II, for which an extra course
credit is awarded. In the second and third years of
the Honors program, participants take two courses
designed as Honors courses as part ot their general
education requirements. These Honors courses
should represent different perspective or academic
areas. Seniors in the Honors Program participate in a
colloquium in which they present their Senior thesis
research, creative projects, or their work tor compre-
hensive examinations.
Students who wish to be considered tor the
Honors Program in the Freshman year must file an '
acceptable application tor admission to Eckerd
College by February 15. Interested students are
encouraged to write the Dean of Admissions for
additional information.
New transfer students and students already enrolled
in the college, including students who may have
applied unsuccessfully to the Honors Program earlier,
are also eligible tor admission as vacancies in the
program occur at the upper levels. Students who are
interested in making application to the Honors
Program after they are enrolled in the college should
contact the director of the Honors Program.
SHI 410 Senior Honors Colloquium -
1st Semester
A student-directed seminar focusing on both
common cuiTiculum experiences and specific policy
and values issues related to the students' individual
disciplines. A two semester course for one course
credit. Students taking the Senior Honors Collo-
quium also take the Senior Seminar in their
collegium or discipline if it is rec]uired.
SH2 410 Senior Honors Colloquium -
2nd Semester
Continuation ot the Senior Honors seminar.
Two semesters required for one course credit.
WHl 184 Western Heritage (Honors)
The Freshman course for students in the Honors
Program. Students meet weekly for the academic
year and are awarded a course credit. Admission is
by application to the Honors Program Director.
Two semesters required for one course credit.
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Human Development
WH2 184 Western Heritage (Honors)
Continuation of the Freshman course for students
in the Honors Program. Students meet weekly for
the academic year and are awarded a course credit.
Admission is by application to the Honors Program
Director. Two semesters required for one course credit.
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
Students majoring in human development are
prepared for graduate programs in counseling,
counseling psychology, social work, marriage and
family therapy, education, or related allied therapy
fields and for entry level positions in human
services. By developing a strong foundation of self-
knowledge and understanding of others across the
lifespan, students learn how to help people reach
their fullest potential whether m business, govern-
ment, education, private practice, or human service
agency settings.
Human Development graduates are expected
to possess:
• knowledge of the key theories of human
development; the basic approaches to helping
individuals, groups, and families resolve
problems and maximize their potential; and a
multicultural perspective on human growth and
functioning.
• skills in interpersonal communication, public
speaking, and group facilitation.
• skill in research methods and writing employed
by those in the helping professions and
effective use of library and computer-based
resources.
• an understanding and application of ethical
principles and personal responsibility m the
helping professions.
These competencies are demonstrated through
satisfactory' completion of the required courses and
Senior comprehensive paper.
Core courses in the major include the following
which are listed in the order in which they should
be taken. All courses require a grade of C- or better
to qualify for graduation in the major.
Introduction to Human Development
Statistical Methods
Counseling Strategies: Theory and Practice
Group Dynamics
Cross Cultural Communication and Counseling
Social Ecology and Mental Health
Ethical Issues in Human Development
Leadership and Administrative Dynamics
Internship in Human Development
The extensive 210-hour mtemship and a minimum
of five (5) other courses are required in the emphasis
area of the student's choice. Students may choose
an area of emphasis in mental health, wellness and
holistic health, children, adolescent/youth services,
or social work. In special cases the student in
conjunction with a Mentor may design an alterna-
tive area.
To minor in human development, a student must
complete HD lOlS Introduction to Human
Development, HD 210 Counseling Strategies
Theory and Practice (Prerequisite: HD lOlS or
PS lOlS), and three of the following:
HD 327 Social Ecology and Mental Health (Prereq-
uisite: HD 210 and statistics)
HD 386 Ethical Issues in Human Development
(Prerequisites: HD 210)
HD 328 Cross Cultural Communication and
Counseling (Prerequisites: HD 210 and JR/SR status)
HD 207S Group Dynamics
HD 404 Leadership & Administrative Dynamics
(Prerequisites: HD 327 and JR/SR status)
Courses used for the minor require a grade of
C- or better.
HD 101 S Introduction to Human
Development
Theoretical and practical study of life stages; focus
on physical, social, emotional and cognitive
development. Exploration of normal developmental
concerns over the life span with particular
emphasis on how they are addressed by the
helping professions.
HD 203 The Adolescent Experience
Theories and research in adolescent physical,
cognitive, and social development. Psychosocial
challenges of adolescence. Prerequisite: HD lOlS,
PS lOlS.
HD 204 Socialization: Study of Gender
Theories and research on gender identity, roles, and
stereotypes. Emphasis on role of society and culture
and their complex interaction with biology and
cognition. Prerequisites: HD lOlS or PS lOlS or
SO lOlS.
HD 207 S Group Dynamics
Laboratory approach to the study of groups, includ-
ing participation, observation and analysis; investiga-
tion of roles of group members, transitional stages,
leadership, and group functioning.
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HD 208E Your Health and the Environment
Socioecological model of health addresses ways in
which human health is influenced by both environ-
mental and personal factors. Focus on the national
initiative Healthy Campus 2010 and promotion of
health in the campus community.
HD 209 Child Roles and Family Systems
Family systems paradigm and specific theories. Focus
on development of child's personality in healthy and
dysfunctional families. Explore adaptive nature of
roles (Hero, Scapegoat, Lost Child, Mascot) in
children and adults, comparing strengths/weaknesses,
benefits/losses. Prerequisites: HD 1 01 S or PS lOlS.
HD 210 Counseling Strategies:
Theory and Practice
Overview of counseling process and career explora-
tion in the helping professions. Focus on psycho-
therapeutic approaches. For students planning to use
counseling related skills in their careers. Prerequisite:
HDlOlSorPSlOlS.
HD 225 Introduction to Social Work
Introduction to profession, practice, history and
value bases of social work. Examination of social
welfare issues as they relate to the field of social
work. Prerequisite: HD lOlS. Not offered every year.
HD 271 Practicum in Leadership
and Programming
Fundamentals of developing and implementing
programs for targeted groups in health, mental
health, leisure, education, and other settings to meet
needs and interests of different populations.
Prerequisite: HD 1 01 S or 207S.
HD 30 IS Perspectives on Death and Dying
\X/hat does it mean to live in a culture that tends to
deny the reality of death? Students will examine
their beliefs while exploring death and dying from
social, political, economic, medical, legal, spiritual,
and ethical perspectives.
HD 324 Counseling Strategies with Children
A multi-modal approach to learning current theories
of counseling with children. Particular focus on
social problems related to children and efforts to
address them within the helping professions.
Prerequisites: HD lOlS or PS lOlS, and HD 210.
HD 326 Counseling for Wellness
Holistic/wellness paradigm to health involving
social, physical, emotional, spiritual, and mental
aspects. Theory, research, alternative health care,
cognitive behavioral counseling procedures.
Prerequisites: HD lOlS and HD 210. Generally
offered alternate years.
HD 327 Social Ecology and Mental Health
Theory, practice, and current research regarding
medical, developmental, and ecological models in
community mental health. Understand research
methodology, assessment, and evaluation issues and
strategies. Develop skill in writing a literature review
in APA style. Prerequisites: HD lOlS, HD 210,
and statistics.
HD 328 Crosscultural Communication
and Counseling
Identify elements of culture and their influence on
worldview, language, contextual expectations in
communication. Basic principles regarding cogni-
tive, affective, verbal, non-verbal dimensions of
communication. Theories of cultural identity
development and multicultural counseling. Experi-
ential practice. Prerequisite: HD 210 and junior or
Senior standing.
HD 329S Person-Environment Equation
How environmental studies and concepts are used to
provide holistic approaches to complex problems of
human development. Natural and built aspect of the
physical environment and their relationship to
mental, emotional, and psychosocial human actions.
HD 350G Contemporary Japanese Families
Explore modem Japanese family systems as an
introduction to Japanese culture. Self identity, role
behaviors, and values/expectations in social,
educational, religious, political, economic and
aesthetic context. How culture is constructed and
transmitted across generations.
HD 386 Ethical Issues in Human
Development
Development of "ethical fitness" based on model
from the Institute for Global Ethics. Analysis and
resolution strategies and resources applied to
personal and professional ethical dilemmas.
Prerequisite: HD 210.
HD 387 Forensics and Human Behavior
Major topics include criminal profiling, eyewitness
identification, suggestibility, lie detection, jury
selection, the insanity defense, competency to stand
trial, expert testimony and ethical issues. Prerequi-
sites: HD lOlS or PS lOlS; SO 160M or PS 200M.
HD 401 Internship in Human
Development
A field-based learning experience; 210 on-site hours
in off- campus placements, such as centers for drug
abuse, delinquency, women's services, mental health
and schools. Bi-weekly seminar. Prerequisites: Senior
standing and permission of instmctor.
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HD 403 Practicum in Peer Counseling
Developing skills in interviewing, assessing indi-
vidual problems and strengths. Role play and
audiotaped counseling sessions, supervised counsel-
ing experience appropriate to student's level. Audio
or video tape recorder required. Prerequisite: HD 210
and Senior standing.
HD 404 Leadership and Administrative
Dynamics
Basic principles arid distinctiveness of human service
organizations, administrative tools and techniques,
and leadership theory' and development. Prerequi-
sites: HD 327and Junior or Senior standing.
HD 405 Practicum in Group Process
Theory', process and applications of group de\'elop-
ment and group counseling strategies. Lab practice
of effective group membership and leadership
beha\'iors. In class videotaping and additional
group obser\-'ation project. Prerequisites: HD 207S,
HD 210, and Junior or Senior standing.
HUMANITIES
Humanities is an interdisciplinary major coordinated
by the Letters Collegium. Working together, the
student and Mentor design a ten course program
focusing on a central topic (e.g., historical period,
geographical area, cultural/ intellectual movement),
using the methodology of one core discipline (art,
foreign language, history, literature, music, philoso-
phy, political science, religion, sociology, theatre),
supplemented with courses from complementary'
disciplines. Humanities students are encouraged to
participate in integrative humanities courses.
Fi\'e courses must be from the core discipline. The
other five courses may be drawn from complemen-
tary- disciplines. At least five courses must be beyond
the introductory level. No later than the Junior year,
a guiding committee of three faculty from disciplines
in the student's program is selected. This committee
designs and evaluates the Senior comprehensive
examination, or may invite the student to write a
Senior thesis.
Students who complete the humanities major
demonstrate the following competencies:
• knowledge of the topical focus from an interdisci-
plinary perspective, demonstrated by the ability to
speak and wTite intelligently about it
• ability to understand and use the methodologi-
cal processes of the core discipline, demon-
strated by the successful completion of a
comprehensive exam, thesis, or project
• ability to locate bibliographical information and
to engage in scholarly writing on the topic.
Interdisciplinary Arts
INTERDISCIPLINARY ARTS
Tlie Interdisciplinary' Arts major builds on strengths
widiin the Creative Arts Collegium and is designed
for students with varied interests and skills who
would like to build bridges linking the arts. Students
may explore traditional connections (set design,
dramaturgy', musical production, illustration of
original texts) or investigate more contemporary'
modes of integrating the arts such as multi-media
installation, film and \'ideo production, digital and
web-based arts, and performance art. A student who
envisions both writing and producing a play, for
example, may build a unique program comprised of
courses in Creati\-e Writing, Literature and Tlieatre.
Students majoring in Interdisciplinary' Arts are
expected to develop an understanding and apprecia-
tion of the creative process that is not confined to a
single arts discipline.
In addition, students are expected to acquire:
• primar\- skills in at least one arts discipline
and secondary' skills in at least one other
arts discipline.
• a creative approach to integrating the arts.
• problem solving skills in a multi-faceted
arts environment.
The Structure of the Major:
The Interdisciplinary- Arts major includes 16 courses,
a senior seminar, and a senior project. Students are
encouraged to take a winter term or semester abroad.
The major may be realized in two different ways,
each subject to the approval of an arts mentor and
the Interdisciplinary Arts discipline coordinator,
as follows:
• IA202 Interdisciplinary' Arts
• 9 approved courses from one arts discipline
(Visual Arts, Creative Writing, Music
or Theatre)
• 5 courses in one or more of the other arts
disciplines, at least two of which are 300 level
or higher.
OR
• A uniquely focused arts program, to include
1A202 Interdisciplinary Arts and incorporating
as many as three related courses from outside
the arts.
There are many ways in which an Interdisciplinary
Arts major may be realized, depending upon one's
interests and goals. Students engaged in the lA
major must work closely with their mentors to
choose appropriate courses for their specific needs.
The following description illustrates a general
recommended sequence of courses.
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Interdisciplinary Arts
Freshmen
Introductory courses in one or more arts
disciplines (Creative Writing, Visual Arts,
Theatre, Music). Students who want to
incorporate writing into their programs may also
wish to take an introductory Literature course.
Those who wish to pursue digital and web-based
arts may consider taking Introduction to
Computer Science.
Sophomores
1A202 Interdisciplinary' Arts
By the second semester begin to develop an
individualized 16'Course program under the
guidance of an arts mentor.
Juniors
Refine a program that includes upper-level
electives under the guidance of an arts mentor.
Seniors
Submit a Senior Project that integrates two
or more arts disciplines
Senior Seminar
Senior Project committees must be comprised of
three faculty members, at least two of representing
different arts disciplines. Senior seminars may he m
any arts discipline central to the student's focus.
A minor in Interdisciplinary Arts will iiiclude IA202
Interdisciplinary Arts plus any five courses from
two or more arts disciplines, at least two of which
are at the 300 level. These courses must not
duplicate courses used by students to satisfy major
recquirements.
A major in Interdisciplinary Arts may not also major
in the discipline which serves as the core of the
I A major.
lA 200 Interdisciplinary' Arts
Introduction to traditional means (e.g. set design,
musical production, text and illustration) and non-
traditional means (e.g. perfonnance art, video, multi-
media installation, web-based digital arts) by which
arts can be integrated or linked to other disciplines.
Prerequisite: at least one entry level course from an
Eckerd arts discipline.
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
The international business major is designed to
provide students with a variety of proficiencies and
experiences related to career opportunities and/or
preparation for graduate work. The competencies
achieved in the major are:
• knowledge of international business fields
within a multidisciplinary perspective, includ-
ing anthropology, management, foreign
language, foreign experience, economics,
political science, culture area, marketing,
accounting, finance, and human resource
management.
• cross-cultural understanding and experience,
and the capacity for leadership on cross-cultural
issues in business and community life.
• preparation for careers in international business.
• preparation for graduate degree programs in the
field of international business and related
multicultural and international fields.
Requirements for the major are:
Language
Five courses in one language with demonstrated
conversational skills, or the equivalent, with a
minimum ax'erage of 2.0.
World Cultures
Introduction to Anthropology or one cultural area
course with a C- or better and one course to be
chosen from a list of internationally-focused
economics and/or political science courses.
Business Foundations
Principles of Accounting, Principles of Macroeco-
nomics, Principles of Marketing, International
Management, Finance, all with a C- or better.
International Business
The Cultural Environment of International Business,
International Marketing, International Finance and
Banking, Global Human Resource Management,
Senior Seminar: Issues in International Business, and
Multinational Corporate Strategy comprehensive
examiiiation, all with a C- or better.
Study Abroad
A winter temi, summer term or semester abroad
within an appropriate International Education
program, or an individualized study under the
direction of a member of the faculty. International
students are exempt.
Freshmen and Sophomores
Foreign Language
Introduction to Anthropology or
cultural area course
Cultural Environment of International Business
International Business
Sophomores
Foreign experience
Accounting
Macroeconomics
International Management
Juniors
Finance
Marketing
International politics and/or ecomimics course
Global Human Resource Management
Seniors
International Finance and Banking
International Marketing
Senior Seminar
Multinational corporate Strategy
Requirements for a minor in International Business
include successful completion ot International
Management, The Cultural Environment of
International Business, International Marketing,
International Finance and Banking, and an overseas
winter term or other program in a foreign country.
IB 260S Cultural Environment of
International Business
The vital n)le culture plays in international business.
Understand the process of communicating across
boundaries and develop analytical skills in examin-
ing intercultural interactions.
IB 26 IS International Management
Tlie entire range of management is explored from
analysis, planning, implementation and control of a
business organization's world-wide operations.
Compare management practices in the Americas,
Asia, Europe, Africa and Middle East.
IB 262E Environment, Population,
and Culture
See Anthropology AN 262E.
IB 2758 Sex'Role Revolution
in Management
Issues related to the history, problems and prospects
of women in management. The impact of the sex-
role revolution on women and men in corporations
(the course is not for women only).
IB 303G Global Capitalism
Examine a century long debate about different ways
to manage the world's limited resources. Compare
and contrast different political and economic
systems, and examine which systems might be best
suited for the 21st century.
IB 31 OS Students in Free Enterprise
Socially responsible competition for customers,
profits, and entrepreneurship. Economic principles,
market ethics, educational outreach. Prerequisites:
Sophomore.
IB 32 IS Consumer Behavior and
Consumerism
Contributions of the behavioral disciplines (psychol-
ogy, sociology, anthropology) to understanding the
consumer decision-making process. The impact and
value issues of the consumer movement.
IB 369S Principles of Marketing
Principles, problems and methods in distributing and
marketing goods and services. Prerequisite: Junior or
Senior standing.
IB 373 Marketing Communications
Processes and functions of promotion, strategies
incorporating creative use of advertising, publicity,
merchandising, direct selling, and sales promotion.
Prerequisite: IB/MN 369S.
IB 374 Market Intelligence
Collection and measurement ot data on market
identification, sales forecasting and marketing
strategy development, market research, cost/revenue
breakdowns, competitive analysis, others. Prerequi-
sites: IB/MN 369S and statistics.
IB 376 Global Human Resource
Management
Theoi7 and practices of personnel and human
resources management in organizations, including
job definition, staffing, training and development,
compensation and benefits, labor relations, environ-
mental analysis and human resource planning and
controlling. Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing.
IB 378 Investment Finance
Exploration of financial operations in the invest-
ment world with emphasis on stocks, bonds, real
estate, and preparation of a financial portfolio.
Prerequisites: MN 27 IS and either EC 28 IS or
EC 282S.
IB 379 Retail Organization and
Management
Retail merchandising, promotions, physical facilities,
personnel, planning, pricing, legalities, research
techniques, store images, market targets. Prerequi-
site: IB/MN 369S.
IB 380 Sales Management
Communication skills, buyer's motivations, indi-
vidual demonstrations of the basic steps to selling,
illustrating how selling is a catalyst for the entire
economy and for society in general. Prerequisite:
IB/MN 369S.
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IB 396 Human Resource Planning and
Industrial Research I
A continuation of IB 376 with an in-depth study of
case-analyses and research of contemporary issues in
human resource management.
IB 401 Internship in International
Business
Field-based learning experience at international
businesses or agencies that support and promote
international business. Periodic meetings with
the spoiisoring professor. Prerequisite: Junior or
Senior standing.
IB 410 Senior Seminar: Issues in
International Business
Discussion of business topics affecting global business
today. Examine individual, organizational, and
macro-levels issues in international business ethics.
IB 475 Investment Analysis
(Directed Study available) Advanced investment
course focusing on in-depth analysis of specific
investment alternatives using the computer and
other sophisticated techniques. Prerequisite: IB/MN
378 or MN 377.
IB 477 Entrepreneur ship
Study oi talents, qualities, values and expertise
necessary to conduct profit and non-profit ventures
contributing to society. Entrepreneurial project.
Prerequisites: IB 261S, 369S, and 378. IB 498 may be
taken concurrently.
IB 480 Proctoring in International
Business
Practical leadership experience for advanced
students. Working closely with the sponsoring
professor, participants will coach students enrolled
in International Business courses. Prerequisite:
Senior standing.
IB 485 International Marketing
International product management, pricing in
foreign markets, multinational distribution and
business logistics systems, world-wide promotion
programs, international market and marketing
research. Prerequisite: IB/MN 369S.
IB 486 International Finance and Banking
International baiiking system, foreign exchange risk
management, long run investment decisions,
financing decisions, working capital management,
international accounting, tax planning. Prerequisite:
EC 282S, and MN 377 or IB 378.
IB 496 Human Resource Planning and
Industrial Research II
2nd semester of IB 396. Prerequisites: IB 376, IB 396
and permission of instaictor.
IB 498 Multinational Corporate Strategy
Comprehensive offered during spring semester.
INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
LONDON COURSE OFFERINGS
The Eckerd College London Study Centre is a
centrally located 225-year-old Georgian row house.
The program is led by a differeiit Eckerd College
faculty member each semester, who lives at the
centre with the students. Students may also have
the opportunity to do an internship during their
London Term.
AHI 221 A Art History: British Painting
1760-1960
Hogarth, Reynolds, Stubbs and Turner studied in
depth. Collections of George III, Sir John Soane,
Duke of Wellington and other connoisseurs of the
period discussed. Visits to museums and galleries.
AHI 351 History of English Architecture
(Directed Study) For the London semester student,
an introduction to the history of English architec-
ture, from Anglo-Saxon times to the present.
Prerequisite: AH 1 04 A.
ECI 300S The Industrial Revolution
(Directed Study) An interdisciplinary look at the
Industrial Revolution, the technological, social,
economic, political, and cultural phenomena that
transformed life and attitudes in 18th and 19th
centuiy England.
INI 389G British Seminar
Required for students in the London term. The
historical, institutional and contemporary issues of
Britain, with particular attention to London. Visit
experts in various fields, excursions and readings to
develop an understanding of Britain today.
LII 326H Anglo-American Perspectives
Explore the idea that England and the United States
are "two countries divided by a common language,"
with all manner of different perspectives of our own
and each other's cultures. Use of travel writers,
novels and plays specifically concerned with
academic life.
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POI 301S Introduction to
Contemporary British Politics
Provides an understanding of British political
institutions and insight into the main political
debates facing Britain, including the media, the
conflict in Northern Ireland and issues of race and
gender. Discuss current political de\'elopments as
they happen.
PSI 350 Youth Experience in a Changing
Great Britain
(Directed Study) the impact of recent events on
British youth through face-to-face encounters and an
examination of the instructors which shape their
lives. Prerequisite: PS 202 or a course in child
de\'elopment and consent of the instmctor.
THI 3 65 A Theatre in London
London theatre, including backstage tours and guest
lectures, covering drama from classical to modem.
For students with a general interest in theatre, of
whatever major.
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
Eckerd College cooperates with several institutions
to provide students with opportunities in other
overseas locations.
ISEP (International Student Exchange Program)
Opportunities to study overseas for a semester or year
at over 100 institutions throughout the world. Fees
are aid to Eckerd College, and all scholarships, loans
and grants, with the exception of work study, apply
as if on campus.
France
Semester at the University of La Rochelle. Courses
taught in French in a variety of disciplines. Summer,
semester and academic year programs in Aix-en-
Provence and Avignon through the Institute for
American Universities. Instruction in English and
French in the humanities, arts and social sciences.
Greece
Semester or full year exchange at University of
La Verne, Athens. Instruction in English. Range
of courses.
Hong Kong
Semester at Hong Kong Baptist University. Full
range of courses. All majors. Instruction in English.
No language prerequisite.
Japan
Full-year or semester exchange opportunities at
Kansai Gaidai (Osaka) or Nanzan University
(Nagoya). Instruction in English. Focus on Japanese
and Asian area studies.
Korea
Semester or full-year at Ewha Womans University
(Soeul). Wide range of courses. Instruction in
English. No language prerequisite.
Northern Ireland
Semester at the Queen's University of Belfast or
University of Ulster. Courses offered in most majors.
Thailand
Semester or full year exchange at Payap University,
Chiang Mai. Instaiction in English. Focus on Thai
studies and culture.
United Kingdom
Full-year and semester exchanges with the Univer-
sity of Aberdeen, Scotland. Available to all majors;
full curriculum.
England
Full-year exchanges with the University' of Ply-
mouth, England. Opportunities especially for
science, computer science, and social science majors.
AustraLeam
Semester, year-long and short term programs at the
universities in Australia, New Zealand and Tasma-
nia. AustraLeam is designed to assist students with
admissions, accommodation arrangements, and
travel opportunities.
CIEE (Council on International
Educational Exchange)
Summer, semester, and full year programs in 30
countries in a wide variety of disciplines: Some sites
offer intensive language instruction.
College Year in Athens
Summer, semester, and year-long programs. Ancient
Greek civilization and Mediterranean studies;
classroom study and instruction in museums and
relevant sites, both ancient and modem. Instruction
in English.
ICADS (Institute for Central American
Development Studies)
Semester program in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and
Belize for students concemed about social change
and justice issues. Combines academic programs with
opportunities for community projects and research.
Academic foci: human rights, women's issues,
environmental studies, agriculture, public health,
education, wildlife conservation, and economic
development. Two semesters of college Spanish
recommended.
International Partnership for Service Learning
Semester, full-year or summer programs that
integrate academic study and community ser\'ice in
the Czech Republic, Ecuador, England, France,
India, Israel, Jamaica, Mexico, the Philippines,
Scotland, and South Dakota (with native Ameri-
cans). Disciplines include history, political science,
language, literature, sociology, economics and
anthropology. Service opportunities include:
teaching/tutoring; working in health care with the
physically or emotionally handicapped, recreation,
and community development projects.
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Sea Semester
Semester program for students combining the worlds
of science and the humanities with a unique
experience at sea. Courses include maritime studies
(history, literature, contemporaiy issues), nautical
science (sailing theory, navigation, ship's systems),
and oceanography (marine biology, physical and
chemical oceanography). No sailing experieiice is
necessary. Junior standing recommended.
Marine Language Scholarship Exchange with
University of Liege, Belgium, University of
Las Palmas, Canary Islands, and University of
La Rochelle, France
Courses in marine science and biology' are taught in
French or Spanish.
Information on all of the above is available for
the International Education Office and
Oft-Campus Programs.
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
AND GLOBAL AFFAIRS
Tlie international relations and global affairs major is
designed to provide students with an understanding
of the international political and economic factors,
relationships, and issues shaping today's global
community. It is an interdisciplinary major, but its
home discipline is political science.
Students majoring in international relations and
global affairs affiliate with the Behavioral Science
Collegium and will be associates of the political
science faculty. Students majoring in international
relations and global affairs will gain competency in
international political, economic, and foreign policy
analysis, proficiency in a foreign language, and skills
in research, writing, and oral communication.
Students will also gain practical experience in
international relations through their work in their
practicum. Students will be prepared to go on to
graduate study in international relations, the foreign
service, or law. They will also be well prepared for a
career in the international non-governmental
community, service organizations, interest groups,
or journalism.
Tlie major requirements consist of three prerequisite
courses: PC 103G Introduction to International
Relations, EC 282S Principles of Macroeconomics,
and bll 234G Twentieth Century' World, plus six
core courses distributed across the three core groups
listed below. Also required are Political Science
Research Methods, two and a half years of a foreign
language, the international practicum, the Senior
Seminar, and the Senior Comprehensive Exam.
Students majoring in international relations and
global affairs are also strongly encouraged to spend a
semester or at least a winter tenn abroad. Beyond the
three prerequisite courses already listed, a minimum
of six core courses are required for the major, with at
least two courses taken from each of the following
three core groups:
Group A - International Relations Theory and
Foreign Policy:
AN 289S Gender: Cross-Cultural Perspective
AN 340S Conflict Studies
HI 233G Global History in the Modem World
HI 309G Tl-ie Cold War and After
IR 340s Geneva and International Cooperation
PO 200s Diplomacy and International Relations
PC 212s U.S. Foreign Policy
PO 222 Political Ideologies
PO 243 s Human Rights and International Law
PO 25 IS The Media and Foreign Policy
PO 314 International Organization
PO 315 Theories of War and Peace
PO 341 Ethics and International Relations
PO 343S International Environmental Law
PO 351 Politics & Process of U.S. Foreign Policy
Group B - Regional Studies Group:
Students must take at least two courses, one
each from different regions and one each from
different disciplines.
AN 282G East Asian Area Studies
AN 285G Latin American Area Studies
AN 286G Cultures of Sub-Saharan Africa
AN 287G Caribbean Area Studies
EA 20 IG East Asian Traditions
EA 303G Individual and Society in Chinese TTiought
EA310G Modem China
EA 31 IG Mexlem Japan
HI 202H The European Experience
HI 283G Russia: Perestroika to Present
HI 342H The Rise of Russia
HI 343H Modem Russia and the Soviet Union
HI 368H Modem Gennan History
LI 244G Postcolonial Literature
LI 331 G Caribbean Literature and Film
PO 2I1G Inter-American Relations
PO 221s Politics of Revolution & Development
PO 23 IG East Asian Comparative Politics
PO 232G The Pacific Century
PO 252S Middle East Politics
PO 3 1 1 Latin American Politics
PO 316 Women and Politics Worldwide
PO 32 IS Comparative European Politics
PO 322S Authoritarian Political Systems
PO 324 East European Politics
PO 333 Japan: Government, Politics, Foreign Policy
PO 335S Govemment and Politics of China
PO 336S East Asian Intemational Relations
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Group C - International Political Economy Group:
EC 281S Principles ot Microeconomics
EC 370 Industrial Organization
EC 371 Economics of Labor Markets
EC 385 Comparative Economic Systems
EC 388 Economic Development
EC 480 Inteniational Economics: Foreign Exchange
EC 48 1 International Economics: Trade
PO 24 IS International Political Economy
PO 242S The Politics of Defense
PO 270S US Policy and the World Economy
PO 313 Politics of the European Union
PO 342S Hunger, Plenty, and Justice
PO 3520 The Globalization Debate
In addition to the three prerequisite courses, the
six core courses, PO 260M Political Science
Research Methods, the Senior Seminar (IR 410),
and the Senior Comprehensive Exam, the major
requires the following:
Language Requirement:
At least two and a half years (five semesters) of
college level foreign language or the equivalent.
More years of language or a second foreign language
are strongly encouraged.
International Practicum:
There are three ways to fulfill the requirement:
• An internship in an institution engaged in
international aftairs within the U.S. or abroad
sponsored by a member ot the Political Science
faculty. An internship contract must be agreed
upon and approved by the registrar prior to
embarking on the internship.
• Specified Winter Term and Spring- Into-
Summer courses led by IRGA faculty. The U.N.
Winter Term and IR 340S Geneva and
International Cooperation are examples.
• Semester study abroad programs recognized for
credit by the International Education Office
and the registrar. ISEP or CIEE organized
semester abroad programs are examples. IRGA
students have studied in Austria, Spain, The
Netherlands, Gennany, Hong Kong, China,
Thailand, and France. The Eckerd London
program, while excellent, does not fulfill the
IRGA practicum requirement.
Students work closely with a member of the Political
Science faculty (or faculty from other disciplines
represented in the major) in arranging for the
practicum and are responsible tor informing
themselves of the available types ot practicums, for
choosing one that meets their needs, and for
fulfilling the terms of the practicum contract in a
timely manner.
Students may also minor in international relations
and global affairs by completing PO 103G Introduc-
tion to International Relations, PO 24 IS Interna-
tional Political Economy, and four core courses
beyond the introductory level which are distributed
across each of the three core groups.
IR 340S Geneva and International
Cooperation
Opportunity to visit and study United Nations
agencies in Switzerland that deal with health, labor,
human rights, the environment, refugees and trade
matters. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
IR 410 Senior Seminar: International
Relations and Global Affairs
This is the required capstone seminar for all IRGA
seniors. Topics vary from year to year. Recent topics
have included the dissolution of Yugoslavia, the
Arab-Israeli Conflict and the role of the United
States in the world today.
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
The International Studies major allows a student to
design a program that combines language study, area
studies courses, a living experience in the target
culture, and a core discipline into an integrated
program of study. A committee of three faculty
members works with the student to select courses,
plan the international experience, and supervise the
senior comprehensive examination project or thesis.
Normally one of the members of this committee is
the chair of the Comparative Cultures Collegium.
Students in this program must acquire a language
competence at the advanced level. Normally an
intermediate level of language competence is
required prior to the international experience. One
semester supervised residence abroad in a selected
geographical area related to the major is a special
feature of this program. This experience may be a
language and cultural study program, a practical
internship, or a job-related opportunity.
The major consists ot a minimum of twelve courses
in addition to language study. Students must take
Introduction to Anthropology or its equivalent, a
minimum ot five courses related to the cultural area,
and five courses from a core discipline. In addition,
students will complete a senior comprehensive
examination project or a thesis.
Students who complete the international studies
major should be able to demonstrate a command
of at least one foreign language; a knowledge of the
social, political, and cultural structures of one
particular country or area of the world; an under-
standing of the disciplinary perspective of one
academic field; and an ability to write, think, and
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speak eftectix'ely in expressing the inten-elatedness
of peoples and cultures. Typically, students in this
program have proceeded to graduate study in
international studies, and have pursued careers in
journalism, law, language teaching, international
business, or employment in international service
organizations.
ITALIAN
Italian may he studied as part of the major in
Modem Languages or as a minor. A major in
Modem Languages consists of seven courses in a
primary language and four in a secondary language
(a total of eleven courses). See Modem Languages
for a complete description.
The minor in Italian requires a total of five courses
which must include the first and second year
sequences (101-102, 201-202) or their equivalents.
The fifth course can be IT 301H or 302H, Wmter
Term Language Immersion in Italy, or an indepen-
dent study course in Italian language or culture.
Minors who transfer credit (from U.S. or abroad) are
required to take at least one advanced course in
Italian at Eckerd.
IT 101 Elementary Italian
Fundamentals ot Italian language. Introduction to
basic grammatical staictures and everyday vocabu-
lary. Practice in speaking, listening comprehension,
reading, and writing.
IT 102 Elementary Italian
Fundamentals of Italian language. Continues
introduction of basic grammatical structures and
everyday vocabulary begun in IT 101. Continued
practice in speaking, listening comprehension,
reading, and writing. Prerequisite: IT 101 or
permission of instmctor
IT 201 Intermediate Italian
Completes the overview of Italian grammar and
essential vocabulary initiated in the first-year
sequence. Continued practice in speaking, listening
comprehension, reading, and writing. Increased
exposure to aspects of Italian culture. Prerequisite:
IT 102 or permission of instructor
IT 202 Intermediate Italian
Continued development of speaking, listening
comprehension, reading, and writing skills. Gram-
mar review. Increased exposure to Italian culture
through film, print, and popular music. Prerequisite:
IT20L
IT 301H Advanced Italian
Designed to help students perfect the skills acquired
in first- and second-year Italian. Students will
continue to build proficiency, develop and improve
writing skills, and expand their understanding of
Italian culture. Prerequisite: IT 202 or permission
of instructor
IT 302H Advanced Italian II
Second semester of Advanced Italian. Prerequisite:
IT 301 H or pennission of instructor
IT 306H Italian Film and Literature
Examine visual and literary culture of modem Italy
through selected films and novels (English transla-
tion). Explore how writers and directors in Italy have
produced works of art as expressions of esthetic
freedom and ethical responsibility.
JAPANESE
Japanese may be studied as part of the major in
Modem Languages. A major in Modem Languages
consists of seven courses in a primary language
and four in a secondary language (a total of
eleven courses). See Modem Languages for a
complete description.
J A 101 Elementary Japanese I
Introduction to modem spoken Japanese through
aural-oral drills and exercises, and mastery of the
basic grammatical stmctures. Students learn written
fontis, perform basic communicative acts, and utilize
proper social registers.
J A 102 Elementary Japanese II
Continuation of introductory basic Japanese with
emphasis on the spoken language. The Japanese
writing system will also be continued. Prerequisite:
J A 101 or equivalent.
J A 201 Intermediate Japanese I
Further development of communicative skills with
emphasis on speaking through in-class perfomiance.
Prerequisite: successful completion of Basic Japanese
II or instructor's approval.
JA 202 Intermediate Japanese II
Continuation of Intermediate Japanese I. Prerequi-
site: successful completion of Intemiediate Japanese I
or instmctor 's approval.
J A 30 IH Advanced Japanese
Further development of the four basic lariguage skills
with emphasis on advanced sentence pattems and
increased kanji vocabulary. Prerequisites: J A 202
or equivalent.
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LATIN
LA 101 Elementary Latin
Master basic grammatical construction, develop a
vocabulary' of approximately 500 words and the
ability to read moderately difficult prose. English
word derivation heavily stressed.
LA 102 Elementary Latin
(Second semester for Elementary Latin. Master basic
grammatical construction, develop a vocabulary of
approximately 500 words and the ability to read
moderately difficult prose. English word derivation
heavily stressed. Prerequisite: LA 101.
LA 201 Intermediate Latin
Continue the study of Latin grammar arid acquire
the tools for reading Latin literature on your own.
Read works and excerpts from such great authors as
Catullus, Cicero, Vergil, and Livy.
LAW AND JUSTICE
Tlie minor in Law & Justice is designed explicitly for
students who are planning to attend law school.
Students completing the minor will gain important
legal knowledge and skills that should serve them
well in law school and later in law-related careers.
The minor requires the successful completion of two
foundational courses: SO 324S Introduction to
Criminal Justice and orre course in Constitutional
Law (either PC 301S Constitution and Government
Power or PC 302S Constitution & Individual
Rights). Thereafter, students are free to choose three
additional courses from a list of law-related courses
offered across the College's curriculum.
Completion of this minor exposes students to the
major principles underlying American law, the
case method of legal study, and the role of law in
American society. The College's Pre-Law Advisor
oversees the minor in Law & Justice and assists
students in the program, pro\'iding them with
career advice and assistance with the law school
admission process.
Students choosing a minor in Law & Justice are
strongly encouraged to select a complementary'
major in consultation with the College's Pre-law
Advisor. The Law & Justice minor is ideal for
students majoring in several other programs offered
at the College. Students interested in eventually
pursuing a career in environmental law can pair the
minor with a major in Environmental Studies. Those
interested in a career in corporate law can combine a
Law & Justice minor with a major in Business
Administration or Management. A minor in Law &
Justice could complement a major in International
Relations & Global Affairs for those interested in
going into the field of International Law.
Literatur e
Elective courses for the minor include courses such
as the following:
SO 221 Juvenile Delinquency
MN 278S Business Law
HI 336H Civil Rights Movement: 1945-75
SO 224S Criminology
PO 343S International Environmental Law
PO 42 IS Comparative Judicial Politics
CO 122 Analytic & Persuasive Writing
CM 121 Fundamentals of Oral Communication
PL 102M Introduction to Logic
AN 340S Conflict Studies
HD 387 Forensics and Human Behavior
LEADERSHIP STUDIES
The Leadership Studies minor includes any five
courses from the approved list of courses. These
courses address theory, skills, and values and
expose students to a multitude of relevant dimen-
sions of scholarship about leadership. In addition,
students must complete a major project, internship,
or practicum in which they demonstrate
significant leadership.
Complete five of the following courses:
FD 1 Leadership and Self Discovery Practicum
MN 1 lOS Principles of Management & Leadership
HD 207S Group Dynamics
MN 203S Leadership through the Arts
EC 30 IS Leadership: The Human Side of Economics
MN 312 Women and Leadership
MN 371 Organizational Behavior & Leadership
MN 387 Interpersonal Managerial Competencies
HD 404 Leadership & Administrative Dynamics
IB 477 Entrepreneurship
Complete one of the following courses or an
independent course or project which demonstrates
significant leadership:
HD 271 Practicum in Leadership &. Programming
CRl/2 Resident Advisor Internship
HD 405 Practicum in Group Process
MN 480 Proctoring in Principles of Management
MN 482 Proctoring in Organizational Behavior
LITERATURE
The literature major offers a broad survey of great
writing from English, American, and world contexts,
combined with the opportunity to study selected
geiires, periods, and authors in depth. Students who
major in literature work closely with literary texts,
developing competencies in analysis, interpretation,
imaginative and critical thinking, and research. At
the same time, they are regularly challenged to hone
their skills in reading, writing, speaking, and
discussion. Many successfully pursue double majors
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or minors in closely related disciplines such as
Classics, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Creative
Writing, Theater, and Modem Languages, and go on
to graduate, professional, and law schools as well as
to a wide variety of careers.
Students must have a Mentor from among the full-
time literature faculty, normally chosen by the Junior
year, and must take a minimum often literature (LI)
courses, including at least one course from each of
the five areas below. Four of the Ll-designated
courses must be at the 300 level or higher. Two of
the ten required courses may be chosen from a list of
literature-related offerings trom other disciplines,
approved by the discipline coordinator each year.
To complete the major, students must take LI 498,
the comprehensive examination in Literature. In
exceptional cases, students who have established
their proficiency in literature may be invited to
write a Senior thesis in place of the comprehensive
examination.
For a minor in literature, students take five courses
which bear the LI designation. Three must be Eckerd
College courses, and two LI courses must be 300
level or higher. A Writing Workshop course may be
substituted for one of these courses.
Students wishing to double major in literature and
creative writing must fulfill the requirements for
both majors, but all LI courses may count toward
both majors.
Courses in each required area will be offered
regularly. A sample list of courses in each area is
provided below.
Choose at least one course from each area below.
Specific courses offered will vary from year to year,
and additional courses may fulfill area requirements
as announced by the discipline:
AREA 1:
ENGLISH LITERATURE PRE- 1800
LI 23 5 H Introduction to Shakespeare
LI 238H English Literature I: To 1800
LI 303H 1 8th Century' British Literature
LI 308H Poetry of Shakespeare's Age
LI 327 Chaucer to Shakespeare
LI 425 Seminar on Shakespeare
AREA 2:
ENGLISH LITERATURE POST- 1800
LI 239H English Literature II
LI 319H 19th Century British Poetry
LI 320H Modem British Poetry
LI 322H Modem British Fiction
LI 435 TS. Eliot: Poetry/Prose
AREA 3:
AMERICAN LITERATURE
LI 22 IH American Literature I
LI 222H American Literature II
LI 228H The American Short Story
LI 241 H Major American Novels
LI 325H Modem American Poetry
LI 38 IH Contemporary American Fiction
LI 382H Contemporary American Poetry
LI 403H American Fiction Since 1950
AREA 4:
COMPARATIVE LITERATURE
LI 212H Introduction to Comparative Literature
LI 214H Literature and Women
LI 236H History of Drama I
LI 237H History of Drama II
LI 244G Postcolonial Literature
LI 281H Rise of the Novel
LI 282H The Modem Novel
LI 329H Literature, Myth, and Cinema
LI 340H Literature and Art of the Great War
LI 344H Literature, Art, & Ideas: 1850-1950
LI 348H Literature after Auschwitz
LI 372 Tragedy and Comedy
AREA 5:
LITERARY CRITICISM
LI335H Critical Methods: Plato-Postmodernism
LI 361 Literar>' Criticism
LI lOlH Introduction to Literature:
Short Fiction
Short stories and novels, concentrating on critical
thinking, clear, concise written and spoken exposi-
tion, and values embodied in great works. Atten-
dance is required.
LI 102H Introduction to Literature:
The Genres
Plays, poems, fiction, non-fiction, concentrating on
critical thinking, clear, concise written and spoken .
exposition, and values embodied in great works.
Attendance is required.
LI 104H Literature, Culture, and Difference
Stories, poems, and plays about cross-cultural
interaction, drawing on examples from the Bible and
classical antiquity to the present. Emphasis on
interactions between Americans and Europeans and
between Western and non-Westem cultures.
LI 109H Poetry, Imagination, Nature
Introduction to poetry, with the emphasis on formal
issues (diction, imagery, rhythm, etc.), human
consciousness (imagination, values), and the world
of nature. Readings of representative English and
American poems.
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LI 195H Four Authors
Study the literary work of four authors (will vary
according to the year, the instructor, student
suggestions, etc.) but will represent different times
and places and the four basic genres of drama, poetry,
fiction, and non-fiction.
LI 200H A Novelist on Narrative
Open to non-majors, a good starting place for
students interested in majoring in literature or
creative writing, concentrates on careful reading.
Expressive elements of narrative: plot, character,
point of view, style, and setting.
LI 20 IH Introduction to Children's
Literature
Fable, faii7 tale, short story, poetry, novel, informa-
tion books, children's classics. Young readers and
their development. Integration of visual and
literary arts.
LI 205H Woman as Metaphor
In\'estigating European, Canadian and American
literature with emphasis on metaphors for women,
what it is to be human, and values choices. Concep-
tions of women through the ages as presented in
literature.
LI 209H Religion and Literature
Readings by writers through the ages who have
dealt with religious experience. Stories, poems, &
novels, by such figures as Dante, Milton, Hopkins,
Graham Greene, C. S. Lewis, W. H. Auden, and
Flannery O'Connor.
LI 21 OH Human Experience in Literature
Theme-based introduction to literature. Basic
human experiences (innocence/experience,
confomiity/rebellion, love/hate, death) approached
through poems, stories, and plays from 400 B.C. to
the present.
LI 212H Introduction to
Comparative Literature
Key texts in European and world literature studied
comparatively and in relation to philosophy and
visual art. Authors will vary from year to year but
may include Aeschylus, Dante, Goethe, Baudelaire,
Tolstoy, and Beckett.
LI 214H Literature and Women
Poems, plays, novels, stories by or about women of
various cultures and languages, primarily over the
past 200 years. Readings in social and political
movements that shaped writer and her world.
Literature
LI 22 IH American Literature I
Literature of 17th, 18th and 19th century America.
The development and transfiguration of American
attitudes toward nature, religion, government,
slaver^', etc., traced through literary' works.
LI 222H American Literature II
Readings from American writers from the 1860s to
present. Stories, poems and plays by such writers as
Dickinson, Twain, James, Wharton, Pound, Frost,
Stevens, O'Neill, Hemingway, Faulkner, Fitzgerald,
O'Connor, and Ellison.
LI 226H The Modem Short Novel
The short novel and ways in which it differs from
shorter and longer fiction, how it embodies values,
and practice in the enunciation/defense of reasoned
critical opinions. Readings from such figures as
Dostoevsky, Kafka, Woolf, O'Connor, Lessing,
Marquez.
LI 228H The American Short Story
Introduction to genre and survey from the mid
19th centui7 to present. Major writers including
Hawthorne, Melville, James, Wliarton, Hemingway,
Faulkner, O'Connor, and range of contemporary
writers. Films: American Short Story series.
LI 235H Introduction to Shakespeare
Shakespeare through sampling each dramatic genre:
comedy, tragedy, history and romance. Learn to
appreciate and evaluate his writings, and the
characteristic distinctions among the genres.
LI 23 6H History of Drama I
Two semester course; either may be taken indepen-
dently. Part I includes Greek drama through the
Restoration and 18th century. Part II includes pre-
modem, modem and contemporary classics.
LI 23 7H History of Drama II
Two semester course; either may be taken indepen-
dently. Part I includes Greek drama through the
Restoration and 18th century. Part II includes pre-
modern, modem and contemporary classics.
LI 238H English Literature I: to 1800
General survey from the Old English to the Neoclas-
sic period, highlighting the historical traditions
which the authors create and upon which they draw.
LI 239H English Literature II
General survey of British literature from 1800 to the
present, including Romantic, Victorian, modem, and
contemporary writers. Attention to historical
tradition and outstanding individual artists.
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LI 241H Major American Novels
Major American novels, their narrative art, their
reflection of American culture, their engagement of
the readers' hearts and minds, exploring some of life's
great questions as revealed by masterilil writers.
LI 244G Postcolonial Literature
An introduction to major postcolonial writers,
primarily from South Asia, Africa, and the
Caribbean. Authors may include Chinua Achebe,
Aime Cesaire, J.M. Coetzee, Jamaica Kincaid, and
Jean Rhys.
LI 250H Children's Literature
(Directed Study) The best of children's literature in
various genres. Students do either a creative (e.g.,
writing children's stoi7) or scholarly (e.g., essay on
history of nursery rhymes) project.
LI 25 IH Shakespeare
(Directed Study) For students unable to enroll
LI 235H Introduction to Shakespeare or those
wishing to pursue further work on Shakespeare
independently.
LI281H Rise of the Novel
Some of the great works of the Western tradition,
the fantastic and the realistic, following the guided
dreams of narrative and its exploration of our
imaginations and our worlds.
LI 282H The Modem Novel
Modem writers and some of the questions of modem
times: alienation, depth psychology in fiction,
assessments of technology and urban life, sources of
hope in humanism and literary art.
LI 301H Southern Literature
Southem novels, short stories and plays, identifying
what is "Southem" about them. Works by
McCuUers, Warren, Faulkner, O'Connor, Percy,
Price, Porter, Gaines. Attendance required.
LI 303H 18th Century British Literature
Readings of major writers, including Pope, Swift, and
Johnson. Emphasis on neo-classical forms and on
satire/social context of art. Freshmen: Instructor's
permission.
LI 308H Poetry of Shakespeare's Age
The poetry of Donne and Jonson, comparing their
ideas and techniques, their relationships to them-
selves, their beloved and the world, and examining
perplexities held in common across the centuries.
LI 3 1 9H 1 9th Century British Poetry
Readings of Romantic/Victorian poets, including
Blake, Wordsworth, Coleridge, Byron, Shelly, Keats;
and Tennyson Browning, Hopkins, Arnold.
Supplementary materials: letters, essays, and
criticism. Freshmen: Instructor's permission.
LI 320H Modem British Poetry
Readings of major British poets from the 1880's
through the 1930's including Hardy, Yeats, Eliot, and
Auden. Supplementary materials in criticism and
philosophy. Freshmen require instructor's permission.
LI 322H Modem British Fiction
Readings of late 19th, early 20th century novels by
writers such as Conrad, Joyce, Woolf, Mansfield and
Lawrence. Course includes film. Focus on experi-
mental works and artists. Freshmen: Instructor's
permission.
LI 325H Modem American Poetry
Major American poets from 1900, concentrating
on the image of American and the development
of modernism. Poets include Frost, Pound,
Eliot, Williams, Stevens, Marianne Moore,
Elizabeth Bishop, Robert Lowell, Richard Wilbur,
Denise Levertov.
LI 327 Chaucer to Shakespeare
Survey of major authors and forms of earlier English
non-dramatic poetry, with emphasis on Chaucer,
Spenser and Shakespeare. Prerequisite: LI 235H, LI
238H or permission or instmctor.
LI 329H Literature, Myth, and Cinema
Readings of myths used in ancient drama and
modem literature/film. Writers include Homer,
Aeschylus, Euripides; Conrad, Joyce, Mann.
Directors include Coppola, Polanski and Kurosawa.
Freshmen: Instructor's permission.
LI 335H Critical Methods:
Plato-Postmodernism
Readings from classical literary critics such as Plato
and Aristotle; neo-classical/Romantic writers such
as Sidney and Coleridge; and selected 20th century"
critics/theorists. Critical readings supplemented with
poems, stories, and plays. Freshmen: Instructor's
permission.
LI 338H 20th Century Drama: U.S./Britain
Representative dramatic forms through works by
O'Neill, Williams, Miller, Eliot, Osbome, Pinter,
Beckett, Arden, Stoppard, and the influences which
helped shape modern drama.
LI 340H Literature and Art of die Great War
Interdisciplinary' (history, art, literature) and
intemational (English, French, Gemian) course on
World War I. Readings include poems, stories,
diaries, letters. Art includes Expressionism, Cubism,
Surrealism. Films from Chaplin to present.
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LI 344H Literature, Art, and Ideas:
1850-1950
Focus: modem revolution in intellectual & artistic
history. Attention to changes in society (urbaniza-
tion, feminism), science (relativity, quantum
mechanics), philosophy/social sciences (Nietzsche,
Einstein, Freud), and related changes in art, music,
fiction, poetry.
LI 348H Literature after Auschwitz
Inquiry into the cultural significance of the Holo-
caust and the challenges of living in its aftermath
through study of testimony, literature, visual art, film,
philosophy, and memorials.
LI 349H Fiction from around the World
Modem fiction from various parts of the globe.
Artistic responses to social problems. Fiction as a
means of representing human experience, both in
values questions and literary elements (plot,
character, image, etc.).
LI 3 5 OH Modem American Novel
(Directed Study) Ten of tweh'e major American
novelists of the first half of the 20th century from
Dreiser through Richard Wright. Ideas, themes, and
analysis of writing style.
LI 361 Literary Criticism
Readings in literary criticism from classical. Renais-
sance, neo-Classical, and modem writers. Represen-
tative figures include Plato, Aristotle, Longinus,
Sidney, Johnson, Coleridge, Arnold, and selected
modem thinkers. Freshmen: Instaictor's permission.
LI 372 Tragedy and Comedy
Range of periods and genres: drama, film, television.
Critical opinions on what distinguishes the tragic
and the comic. Prerequisite: two courses in literature.
LI 381 H Contemporary American Fiction
Fiction that breaks new ground and how it evolves.
Selections from several strands of current writing in
America, traditional and experimental male and
female, urban and mral, white and black.
LI 382H Contemporary American Poetry
Poems of post-1950 American poets, various
movements that developed and the values they
represent, and the difficult relations between poet
and society.
LI 403H American Fiction Since 1950
Best of American fiction since 1950, selecting from
such authors as Didion, Ellison, Malamud, Mailer,
O'Connor, Kesey, Yates, Mortis, Bellow. Attendance
is required.
Management
LI 425 Seminar on Shakespeare
Plays and poems, language, structure, setting,
characterization, themes, traditions. Limited to
Senior literature majors, with others by permission
of instructor.
LI 432 Major Poets
Seminar on work of one or two major poets, such as
Milton, Pope, Wordsworth, Dickinson, Stevens,
Auden. Attention to tradition and context.
Supplementary materials include letters, essays, and
criticism/theory. Junior/Senior Literature majors.
Others by permission.
LI 435 T.S. Eliot: Poetry/Prose
Poetry, plays, criticism of central figure in 20th
century literature. Readings include The Waste
Land, Four Quartets, Murder in the Cathedral,
selected prose. Focus: formal/thematic elements,
tradition, intellectual context. Junior/Senior lit
majors only; others by permission.
LONDON STUDY CENTRE
The Eckerd College London Study Centre is a
centrally located 200-year old Georgian row house.
The program is led by a different Eckerd College
faculty member each temi, who lives at the centre
with the students. See Intemational Education for
course descriptions.
MANAGEMENT
The management major rests on two principal
foundations: teaching management in a liberal arts
environment and teaching the general management
core requirements that comprise the accepted body
of knowledge in the discipline. The management
major is designed to prepare the student for an entry
level managerial position in an organization or for
graduate school. The ultimate goal of the program is
to prepare students for responsible management and
leadership positions in business and society, both
domestic and intemational.
The management major is designed to meet the
needs of three categories of students: undergraduate
majors in management, minors in management and
finance, and dual majors; and to integrate the
general education and liberal arts emphasis through-
out the four-year program of instniction.
At Eckerd College, the practice of management is
viewed as a liberal art. The management major
stresses developing ideas, problem solving, and
communicating solutions rather than the routine
and mechanical application of knowledge and
skills. The management major emphasizes critical
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thinking, effective writing, asking probing questions,
formulating solutions to complex problems, and
assessing ethical implications of decisions.
The management faculty has identified a set of
interdisciplinary management skills or competencies
that students need to acquire hut which do not fit
neatly into the boundaries of the core management
requirements described above. These skills build
upon related competencies which students acquire in
the general education program. These are: critical
thinking, decision making and problem solving,
negotiating and resolving conflicts, systemic
thinking. Information processing, entrepreneurship,
introspection, cross-cultural skills and international
perspectives, communication, and computer skills.
As part of the liberal arts emphasis, the management
major addresses individual and societal values as a
component of each course in the program.
In addition to these liberal arts-related competen-
cies, students in the management major also develop
the following management competencies which
build upon the general education program:
• management under uncertain conditions
including policy detennmation at the senior
management level.
• knowledge of the economics of the organization
and of the larger en\'ironment within which the
organization operates.
• knowledge of the ethical issues and social and
political influences on organizations.
• concepts of accounting, quantitative methods,
and management infomiation systems including
computer applications.
• knowledge of organizational behavior and
interpersonal communications.
The course sequence for a major in management
is as follows:
Freshmen
MN llOS Principles of Management
and Leadership
MN 272S Management Information Systems
MN 27 IS Principles of Accounting
Sophomores
EC 28 IS Microeconomics
EC 282S Macroeconomics (Micro and
Macro may be taken in any sequence)
MN/EC 260M Statistical Methods in
Management and Economics
Juniors
MN 220 Quantitative Methods for
Management and Economics
(prerequisites: statistics, MN 272S,
MN271S,andEC281S).
MN/IB 369S Principles of Marketing
MN 371 Organizational Behavior and
Leadership (prerequisites: Statistics
andSOlOlS)
MN 377 Introduction to Business Finance
(prerequisites: MN 272S, MN 271S, and
one of either EC 28IS or 282S) OR
MN/IB 378 Investment Finance (prerequisites:
MN 271S and either EC 281S or 282S)
Two Management Electives
Seniors
Two Management Electives
MN 498 Business Policy and Strategic
Management (comprehensive in manage-
ment, Winter Term of Senior year.
Prerequisite: pemiission of instmctor.
Management majors are required to complete each
course with a grade of C- or better. Management
majors are encouraged to minor in one of the
traditional liberal arts.
A minor in management consists of the following
five courses:
MN 260M Statistical Methods in Management
and Economics
MN 220 Quantitative Methods for Management
and Economics
MN 371 Organizational Behavior and Leadership
and two of:
MN/IB 369S Principles of Marketing
MN 27 IS Principles of Accounting
MN 377 Introduction to Business Finance
MN llOS Principles of Management
and Leadership
Introduction to interdisciplinary nature of manage-
ment and leadership. Survey of historical develop-
ment of management as a discipline, fiuictional ai"eas
of management, comparison of management and
leadership, contemporary issues in management
and leadership.
MN 203 S Leadership through the Arts
Leadership is the ability to influence a group of
people toward goal attainment. Explore trait
theories, behavioral theories, contingency theories,
and charismatic leadership through the study of the
arts and compare to contemporary management
cases and issues.
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MN 220 Quantitative Methods
A variety of mathematical tools are studied which
are useful in helping managers and economists
make decisions. Prerequisites: Statistics, MN 272S,
EC281S,andMN271S.
MN 230G Asian Management and
Leadership Practices
(Directed Study) An understanding how culture,
inclusive of social customs, political and economic
structure, and historical antecedents, impact
managerial practices in five Asian countries.
MN 242S Ethics of Management:
Theory and Practice
Ethical theories as they relate to personal and
organization policies and actions. Analyzing
situations which require moral decisions in
the organizational cc^ntext. Sophomore or
higher standing.
MN 2438 Introduction to Arts Management
Managerial principles related to the operation of arts
organizations including social, business, and legal
issues, marketing, audience development, fundraising
and strategic planning. Evaluation by case studies,
papers, examinations, oral reports.
MN 260M Statistical Methods:
Management and Economics
Introduction to quantitati\'e analysis in economics
and management. Lectures and discussions of
selected problems. Data analysis projects. Prerequi-
site: Sophomore status required.
MN 2718 Principles of Accounting I
Accounting principles used in the preparation and
analysis of financial statements, accumulation of
business operating data and its classification for
financial reporting. Balance sheets and income
statements.
MN 2728 Management Information Systems
Decisions that must be made by managers pertaining
to computers and information systems. Computer
terminology, hardware and programming, selecting
computer and data base systems, etc.
MN 273S Life Career and Personal
Financial Planning
Integration of life's values and goals into career
objectives in order to develop a personal financial
plan to increase one's quality of life. Of special
interest to non-management majors.
MN2788 Business Law
Principles, rational and application of business law
and regulations. Coii tracts, Uniform Commercial
Code, creditors' rights, labor, torts and property,
judicial and administrative processes.
Managem ent
MN 3008 Organizational Consultation
(Directed Study) Focuses on roles of consultants
within profit and non-profit organizations. Compares
skills and functions of internal, external and
international consultants, and how to choose
consultants. Examines ethical issues.
MN 3028 Managing Cultural Diversity
(Directed Study) Examines the recursive impact of
employee cultural diversity and management
strategies on employees' performance and organiza-
tional processes, theoretical models of cultural
factors impinging upon employee behavior, and
management strategies to lessen interpersonal and
intergroup conflict.
MN 3048 Total Quality Management
(Directed Study) Examines theories, techniques, and
organizational processes used to implement a total
quality system within an organization. Explores
problems and ethical dilemmas in operation of the
total quality system.
MN 3108 Operations Management
Concepts and applications in service and manufac-
turing sectors of global economy. Forecasting,
product and process planning, facility location and
layout, project management and operations schedul-
ing, inventory planning and control, quality control.
Prerequisite: Junior standing.
MN311E Environmental Racism and
Environmental Justice
(Directed Study) Explores relationship between
economic growth, national politics, and environ-
mental exploitation on human communities
living in environmentally degraded areas. Two
paradigms are explored: Environmental Racism
and Market Forces Operation. Case analysis
throughout the world.
MN 3128 Women and Leadership
(Directed Study) Do men and women have different
leadership styles? WirM makes some women more
successful than others? What obstacles do women
face in becoming successful leaders? Analyze cases of
classical and contemporary female leaders using
contemporary leadership theories.
MN 3218 Consumer Behavior and
Consumerism
Contributions of behavioral disciplines to under-
standing consumer decision-making processes.
Impact of consumer movements on law, government,
media and private sector. Value issues of consumer-
ism and consumer affairs in business.
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MN 326S Environmental Computer Modeling
Learn to use a variety of computer software packages
designed to enhance decision making abilities in
the environmental arena. Combines lectures,
discussions, group project results. Prerequisite:
Statistical Methods.
MN 345 Complex Organizations
(Directed Study) Sources, degrees and consequences
ot bureaucratization in a wide range of social
organizations such as work, church, military, schools,
hospitals. Prerequisites: SO lOlS or PS lOlS and
MN260MorMN371.
MN351E Technology, Society,
and Environment
(Directed Study) Interdependent relationship of
technological and social change with emphasis on
evolution of models of production and service
delivery, and organizational structure and function-
ing. Impact of demographic composition, environ-
mental resources, economic and political structures.
MN 3 60S Database System
Provides introduction to database systems, concep-
tual modeling of hierarchical, network, and
relational database systems, applications of resultant
designs to specific database systems. Topics include
data structures, storage and retrieval methods,
quer^' languages, database administration issues.
Prerequisite: MN 272S.
MN 369S Principles of Marketing
See International Business IB 369S.
MN 371 Organizational Behavior
and Leadership
Major factors aftecting behavior in organizations.
Motivation, group and team dynamics,
macroorganizational factors, leadership. Prerequisite:
Junior status required. Prerequisites: MN 260M
and SO lOlS.
MN 372 Principles of Accounting II
The information utilized by operating management
in decision making: determination ot product cost
and profitability, budgeting, profit planning,
utilization of standard cost and financial statement
analysis. Prerequisite: MN 27 IS.
MN 377 Introduction to Business Finance
A survey of financial markets and institutions in
both the public and private sectors and their impact
on society Prerequisites: MN 272S, MN 27 IS and
oneofEC281S, EC282S.
MN 378 Investment Finance
See International Business IB 378.
MN 379 Retail Organization
and Management
Retail merchandising, promotions, physical facilities,
personnel, planning, pricing, legalities, research
techniques, store images, market targets. Prerequi-
sites: IB/MN 369S.
MN 384 Managerial Economics
See Economics EC 384.
MN 385 Leadership of Complex
Organizations
Organizations are complex systems calling for
leadership processes including the leader, the
follower and the context to effect change. Analysis
of systems, complex organizations, group, and intra-
personal factors viewed through the leadership
process. Prerequisite: MN llOS.
MN 385S Total Quality Environmental
Management
Methods to evaluate environmental consequences of
policy decisions, product decisions about what
products or services are provided, process decisions
on how goods and services are created, systems
decisions about implications of all previous
decision levels.
MN 386 Money, Banking and
Financial Institutions
See Economics EC 386.
MN 387S Interpersonal Managerial
Competencies
(Directed Study) Focus self-management via self-
awareness, responsibility and accountability, active
listening and feedback, conflict resolution,
managing cultural diversity, building trust, and
building effective teams. Strategies for enhancing
the student's skills in each of these areas.
MN 388S Understanding Servant Leaderships
through the Bible
Servant leaders serve first and lead others to a
fuller development of their talents. The course
explores the contributions of Christian principles
and ethics to the development and practice of
servant leadership.
MN 389S Servant Leadership/
Service-Learning
(Directed Study) The student will engage in a 120
hour service-learning experience within a commu-
nity organization. The service-learning will be
structured like an internship and will be analyzed
within the context of servant leadership theory.
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Marine Science
MN 401 Corporate Social Responsibility
(Directed Study) Size, structure and culture ot
corporate organizations and their policies, strategies
and actions have significant social, economic,
political, and environmental costs and conse-
quences. Examines the impact of corporate social
issues on each of these areas. Prerequisites: Either SO
lOlS or PS lOlS and BE 160M; or MN 371.
MN 405E Human Ecology and Social Change
This course concerns sociological efforts to under-
stand environmental issues. Theories of social
change focus on the role of various organizations
(governmental and non-governmental) and policies
currently involved in the resolution of these issues.
MN 406S Non-Profit Management
(Directed Study) Application on the principal
management functions to non-profit organizations,
and relations among volunteer boards of directors
and professional non-profit organization managers
and interactions between fundraisers, program
managers, and granting agency officials, and
ethical issues.
MN 411 Social Entrepreneurship
(Directed Study) Delineating common and distin-
guishing features of social purpose businesses and
entrepreneurial non-profits, rationale and means for
developing partnerships between for-profit, non-
profit, and civic organizations to pursue social
entrepreneurship initiatives.
MN 472 Organizational Dynamics
(Directed Study) Analysis of organizational and
interpersonal factors on the effectiveness and
efficiency of organizational functioning. Application
of behavioral science to planned organizational
change. Focus on understanding how to design and
conduct implementation research. Prerequisites: BE
160M and either SO 10 IS or PS 101 S.
MN 475 Investment Analysis
See International Business IB 475.
MN 479 Corporate Finance
An advanced finance course dealing with founda-
tions of financial management used in organization
decision making. Prerequisites: MN 377, MN 272S
or MN 378.
MN 480 Proctoring in Management
For Senior management majors, leadership experi-
ence as group trainers. Prerequisites: MN llOS and
permission of instructor.
MN 482 Proctoring in Organizational
Behavior
For Senior management majors, leadership experi-
ence as group trainers. Prerequisites: MN 371 and
permission of instaictor.
MN 498 Business Policy and
Strategic Management
Comprehensive examination requirement for
management majors. Practicum in general manage-
ment. Prerequisite: final semester of Senior year.
Students may petition for enrollment if they are
enrolled in no more than two 300- level courses.
MARINE SCIENCE
The marine science major provides both an
integrative science background and specialized
foundation work especially suitable for students
planning professional careers in marine fields.
Students majoring in any track of the marine
science major are expected to be knowledgeable
regarding fundamental concepts of biological,
geological, geophysical, chemical, and physical
oceanography as well as research methods employed
by oceanographers.
In addition, students are expected to be able to:
• synthesize infomiation from the various
marine science disciplines;
• write and speak professionally;
• discuss creative approaches to research
questions; and
• utilize bibliographic resources effectively.
The B.A. degree is not offered.
Required for the B.S. are a core of ten courses:
Introduction to Marine Science, Fundamental
Physics I and II, Calculus I and II, General Chemis-
try I and II, Marine Geology, Chemical and Physical
Oceanography, and Marine Science Seminar.
In addition to the core, specified courses in one of
the following four tracks must be included:
MARINE BIOLOGY - Marine Invertebrate
Biology, Marine and Freshwater Botany, Cell
Biology, Genetics, Ecology, Comparative Physiology,
and Organic Chemistiy I.
MARINE CHEMISTRY - Organic Chemistry I
and II, Analytical Chemistry, Marine Geochemistry,
Physical Chemistry I or Physical Chemistry for Life
Sciences, Instrumental Analysis, and Biological
Oceanography.
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MARINE GEOLOGY - Earth Systems History,
Earth Materials, Earth Structure, Marine Stratigra-
phy and Sedimentation, Biological Oceanography,
and two of the following upper level geology courses:
Coastal Geology, Marine Invertebrate Paleontology,
Marine Geochemistry, Principles of Hydrology, and
Solid Earth Geophysics. Statistics may be substituted
tor one upper level geology' course.
MARINE GEOPHYSICS - Earth Materials, Earth
Staicture, Solid Earth Geophysics, Biological
Oceanography, Introduction to Computer Science,
Calculus III, and Differential Equations.
Biodiversity: Botany and Biodiversity: Zoology may
substitute for Marine & Freshwater Botany and
Marme Invertebrate Biology, respectively. General
and Molecular Physiology may substitute for
Comparative Physiology.
All marine science majors are encouraged to
participate in an alternative field experience, which
may include Winter Term or Sea Semester, their
junior or senior year
Students who major in the marine science biology^
track may not major in biology also, and students
who major in the marine science chemistry track
may not major in chemistry also.
Possible sequence of courses:
MARINE BIOLOGY TRACK
Freshmen
Introduction to Marme Science
Marine Invertebrate Biology
Marine Geology
Calculus 1
Sophomores
Marine & Freshwater Botany
General Chemistry I and 11
Calculus II
Cell Biology
Genetics
Juniors
Ecology
Comparative Physiology
Organic Chemistry I
Physics I and II
Chemical and Physical Oceanography
Marine Science Seminar
Seniors
Marine Science Seminar
MARINE CHEMISTRY TRACK
Freshmen
General Chemistry I and II
Introduction to Marine Science
Calculus I
Sophomores
Organic Chemistry' I and II
Calculus 11
Physics 1 and II
Analytical Chemistry
Biological Oceanography
Juniors
Chemical and Physical Oceanography
Marine Geology'
Marine Science Seminar
Seniors
Marine Geochemistry
Physical Chemistry 1 or Physical Chemistry for
Life Sciences
Instrumental Analysis
Marine Science Seminar
MARINE GEOPHYSICS TRACK
Freshmen
Introduction to Marine Science
Calculus I
Earth Materials
Marine Geology
Sophomores
Earth Stmcture
Calculus II
Physics I and II
Introduction to Computer Science
Juniors
Solid Earth Geophysics
General Chemistry I and II
Calculus III
Marine Science Junior Seminar
Seniors
Differential Equations
Biological Oceanography
Chemical and Physical Oceanography
Marine Science Senior Seminar
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MARINE GEOLOGY TRACK
Freshmen
Introduction to Marine Science
Calculus I
General Chemistry' 1 and II
Marine Geology
Sophomores
Earth Materials
Physics 1 and II
Calculus II
Earth Systems History
Juniors
Earth Structure
Marine Stratigraphy and Sedimentation
Upper level geology elective or Statistics
Marine Science Seminar
Seniors
Upper- level geology elective
Biological Oceanography
Chemical and Physical Oceanography
Marine Science Seminar
A minor in marine science consists of ti\'e courses to
include the following: Introduction to Marine
Science, Chemical and Physical Oceanography,
Marine Geology', Marine Invertebrate Biology or
Marine Botany, and a 200+ level course focusing on
marine science (e.g., Marine Mammalogy, Marine
Geochemistry, Marine Stratigraphy and Sedimenta-
tion, Comparative Physiology or Ecology). These
courses must not duplicate courses used hy students
to satisfy' major requirements.
See Biology for course descriptions for the following:
BI 301 Ecology, BI 312 Plant Ecology, and BI 314
Comparative Physiology.
MS 187N Plant Biology
Evolution, diversity and development of plants, their
place in the ecosystem and responses to environmen-
tal conditions. Vascular, non-vascular marine,
freshwater and land plants. Field trips.
MS 188 Marine and Freshwater Botany
Diversity ot marine and freshwater plants, their
relationship to each other and to their environment.
A survey of all plant groups is included. Field trips.
Prerequisite: CH 12 IN and Sophomore standmg.
MS 189 Marine Invertebrate Biology
Structural basis, evolutionary relationships, biologi-
cal functions and environmental interactions of
animal life in the seas, exploring the local area.
MS 19 IN Introduction to Marine Science
Introduction to biological, geological, chemical, and
physical aspects of marine science. Lecture material
covers basic principles of oceanography, supple-
mented by recent advances in the field and faculty
research. Laboratory component involves lab and
field studies.
MSI 199 Marine Science Freshman
Research - 1st semester
Year long course designed for first year students
interested in carrying out marine science research.
Work closely with marine science faculty on various
research projects. Enrollment by application. Two
semesters equal one course credit. Evaluation is on a
credit/no credit basis. The grade of Credit is
comparable to work evaluated as C or better.
MS2 199 Marine Science Freshman
Research - 2nd semester
Continuation of Marine Science Freshman
Research. Two semesters equal one course credit.
Evaluation is on a credit/no credit basis. The
grade of Credit is comparable to work evaluated as
C or better.
MS 20 IN The Marine Environment
Designed primarily for non-science majors. Emphasis
on use of the scientific method to address issues in
the marine en\'ironment that influence the lives of
the students. Topics include global warming and the
biology' of the oceans.
MS 203N Introduction to Aquaculture
Presents the basic principles and practices of
aquaculture from local, national and international
perspectives. Major topics reflect the interdiscipli-
nary nature of aquaculture, including biology,
chemistry, engineering, economics, as well as legal
and environmental considerations.
MS 208N Environmental Geology
Geological hazards and our use and abuse of the
earth. Methods of preservation, conservation and
sustained yield.
MS 209 Biological Oceanography
Functional aspects of marine life such as relation-
ships between organisms and their physical environ-
ments, interspecific associations, productivity, and
food webs. Open to students in geology, geophysics,
and chemistry tracks. No credit for biology track
students or biology majors. Prerequisite: MS 19 IN
and sophomore standing.
MS 242 Marine Geology
Geological history of the oceanic environment.
Marine geological and geophysical exploration
techniques. Provides complete introduction to
geological oceariography. Prerequisite: MS 191N.
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MS 243 Earth Systems History
Systems approach to the physical and biological
history of the earth, including modem problems in
paleontology and stratigraphy. Reconstruct and
interpret Earth's history by treating the lithosphere,
biosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere as parts of a
single system. Prerequisite: MS 242.
MS 257 Earth Materials
Rocks and minerals ot the earth: mineralogy,
petrography of igneous, sedimentary and metamor-
phic rocks. Prerequisite: MS 242.
MS258N Myths of the Earth
Exploration of spiritual and scientific aspects ot
geologic myths, relating science and natural
phenomena to human history, literature, religion,
and culture. Topics include earthquakes, volcanoes,
origin of life, formation of Earth, and evolution
of dinosaurs.
MS 302 Biology of Fishes
Systematics, anatomy, physiology, ecology, and
behavior of fishes. Laboratory includes field collect-
ing, trips to local institutions, examination ot
anatomical features and systematic characteristics.
Prerequisites: BI 200N, and Junior standing.
MS 303 Solid Earth Geophysics
Quantitative analysis ot Earth structure and plate
tectonics using earthquake seismology, seismic
reflection and refraction, gravity, magnetics, and
heat flow. Prerequisites: MS 242 and MA 132M.
MS 304 Marine Invertebrate Paleontology
Morphology, classification, phylogeny, paleoecology
of groups of marine invertebrate fossil organisms.
Taphomony, biostratigraphy, and the stages in the
evolution of marine ecosystems. Field trips and labs.
Prerequisite: MS 242.
MS 305 Marine Stratigraphy and Sediment
Facies and basin analysis, sedimentary tectonics.
Interpretation of clastic and chemical sedimentary
rocks to infer processes, environments, and tectonic
settings in the marine environment. Prerequisite:
MS 242.
MS 306 Earth Structure
Microscopic-to-macroscopic scale structures in rocks,
field observations of stress and strain. Oceanic and
continental structures, theory ot plate tectonics.
Prerequisite: MS 242.
MS 309 Principles of Hydrology
The study of water: how rivers function, how water
moves through the ground, pollution of water and
other problems. Laboratory involving data collec-
tion, interpretation, computer work, field trips.
Prerequisite: MS 242, PH 241N. or permission
of instructor.
MS 311 Marine Mammalogy |
In-depth overview of marine mammals (whales, ;
dolphins, manatees, seals, sea lions, etc.). Topics
include marine mammal systematics, status, 1
behavior, physiology, population dynamics, evolu-
tion, and management. Current periodical literature
text readings are basis for discussions. Prerequisites: ;
Bl 200N and Junior standing. i
MS 315 Elasmobranch Biology
and Management
Systematics, evolution, ecology, behavior, and J
anatomical and physiological adaptations of sharks i
and rays. Current scientific research, human impact, >
how populations can be managed. Prerequisites:
Bl 301 and Junior standing. J
MS 320 MoUuscan Biology/Mariculture \
This course will examine the biology, physiology, and j
ecology of marine and estuarine mollusks as well as ■
current production technologies (fisheries and \
mariculture) ot commercially important species. J
Prerequisites: MS 198, MS 203N, or instructor's
permission. i
MS 342 Chemical and Physical
Oceanography ^
Chemical and physical properties of seawater, |
distributions of water characteristics in the oceans, J
water, salt and heat budgets, circulation and water i
masses, waves and tides, coastal oceanography.
Prerequisites: MS 191N, CH 122, and PH 241N, |
or permission of instructor. ')
MS 347 Marine Geochemistry ]
Geochemical and biogeochemical processes in ''
oceans. Fluvial, atmospheric, hydrothermal sources
of materials, trace elements, sediments, interstitial
waters, diagenesis. Prerequisite: MS 342 or
permission of instructor.
MS 401 Coastal Geology
Apply concepts learned in introductory-level courses
to the coastal environment. Lab includes field trips
to various environments on the Atlantic and Gulf
Coasts of Florida, and aerial reconnaissance missions.
Prerequisites: MS 242, MS 305 and/or permission
of instructor.
MSI 410 Marine Science Seminar -
1st semester
Topical problems in all disciplines of marine science.
Junior and Senior marine science majors participate
four semesters for one course credit. Juniors partici-
pate m activities including seminars, discussions,
committees, and community service. Seniors read
scientific literature and deliver presentations.
MS2 410 Marine Science Seminar -
2nd semester
Continuation of Marine Science Seminar.
Four semesters required for one course credit.
MS3 410 Marine Science Seminar -
3rd semester
Continuation of Marine Science Seminar.
Four semesters required for one course credit.
MS4 410 Marine Science Seminar -
4th semester
Continuation of Marine Science Seminar.
Four semesters required for one course credit.
MATHEMATICS
Students majoring in mathematics acquire knowl-
edge of the basic definitions, axioms, and theorems
of mathematical systems. They apply mathematical
reasoning within many different contexts and they
develop proficiency in computation.
The basic requirement for either the B.A. or B.S.
degree is the completion of Calculus III and then
nine mathematics courses, including the Mathemat-
ics Seminar, numbered above MA 233M.
Competency in the major is attained through the
successful completion of these courses and the
completion of a comprehensive examination or
thesis with a final grade of C- or better.
Student placement in first-year courses is detemiined
by evaluation of high school mathematics transcripts
with consideration given toward advanced place-
ment in the curriculum.
A minor in mathematics is attained upon the
completion of five mathematics courses with a grade
of C- or better. Three of the courses must be
numbered above MA 233M.
MA 104M Survey of Mathematics
Applications of mathematics to real problems.
Probability, statistics, consumer mathematics, graph
theory and other contemporary topics. Students use
calculators and computers.
MA lOSMPrecalculus
Algebraic, exponential, logarithmic and trigonomet-
ric functions. Analytic geometry, curve sketching,
mathematical induction, equations and inequalities.
Mathematics
MA 13 IM Calculus I
First in three-course sequence. Techniques of
differentiation and integration, limits, continuity,
the Mean Value Theorem, curve sketching,
Riemann sums and the Fundamental Theorem of
Calculus. Applications in the sciences.
MA 132M Calculus II
Continuation of MA 13 IM. Exponential, logarith-
mic and trigonometric functions, formal integration
techniques, Taylor polynomials and infinite series.
Prerequisite: MA 13 IM.
MA 133M Statistics, an Introduction
Concepts, methods, and applications of statistics in
the natural sciences. Elementary probability theory',
random variables, discrete and continuous probabil-
ity distributions. Statistics and sampling distribu-
tions, estimation and hypothesis testing, linear
regression. Credit is given for only one of MA 133M
or one ot the behavioral science statistics courses,
but not both.
MA 143 Discrete Mathematics
Algorithms, induction, graphs, digraphs, permuta-
tions, combinations. Boolean algebra and difference
equations. Emphasis on discrete rather than
continuous aspects. Prerequisite: MA 131M.
MA 233M Calculus III
Continuation ot MA 132M. Tliree-dimensional
analytic and vector geometry, partial and directional
derivatives, extremes of functions of several
variables, multiple integration, line and surface
integrals. Green's and Stoke 's Theorem. Prerequisite:
MA 132M.
MA 234N Differential Equations
Existence and uniqueness theorems, nth-order linear
differential equations, Laplace transforms, systems of
ordinary differential equations, series solutions and
numerical methods. Prerequisite: MA 132M.
MA 236N Linear Algebra
Vector spaces, linear transformations, matrices,
eigenvalues, eigenvectors and systems of linear
equations. Prerequisite: MA i32M.
MA 238 Optimization Techniques
Classical techniques for optimizing univariate and
multivariate functions with or without coristraints.
Linear programming through simplex method,
duality theory. Non-linear programming through
Lagrange multipliers, quadratic and convex con-
forms. Prerequisite: MA 233M.
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MA 333 Probability and Statistics I
First in two-course sequence covering probability
theory, random variables, random sampling, various
distribution functions, point and interval estimation,
tests of hypotheses, regression theory, non-paramet-
ric tests. Prerequisite: MA 233M.
MA 334 Probability and Statistics II
Continuation of MA 333, which is prerequisite.
MA 335N Abstract Algebra I
First in two-course sequence covering integers,
groups, rings, integral domains, vector spaces,
development of fields. Prerequisite: MA 132M or
MA 236N.
MA 336 Abstract Algebra II
Continuation of MA 335N, which is prerequisite,
MA 339N Combinatorial Mathematics
Problem solving that deals with finite sets. Permuta-
tions and combinations, generating functions,
recurrence relations, Polya's theory of counting,
fundamentals of graph theory, difference equations
and enumeration techniques. Prerequisite:
MA 132M.
MA 340 Dynamical Systems
An introduction to dynamical systems, chaos and
fractals. Dynamic modeling, stability analysis,
bifurcation theory, strange attractors, self-similarity,
iterated function systems. Prerequisite: MA 234N.
MA 341 Numerical Analysis
Methods for solving an equation or systems of
equations. Interpolating polynomials, numerical
integration and differentiation, numerical solutions
of ordinary and partial differential equations,
boundai7 value problems. Prerequisite: MA 233M.
MA 351 Fourier Analysis
Introduction to Fourier series, Fourier transforms and
discrete Fourier transforms. Computer simulation
and analysis of various physical phenomena using
Fourier software packages, including the fast Fourier
transform algorithm. Prerequisite: MA 234N.
MAI 410 Mathematics Seminar -
1st semester
Required of all Juniors and Seniors majoring in
mathematics. One course credit upon satisfactory
completion of two-years participation. Mathematical
processes from a historical and cultural perspective.
MA2 410 Mathematics Seminar -
2nd semester
Continuation of Mathematics Seminar.
Four semesters required for one course credit.
MA3 410 Mathematics Seminar -
3rd semester
Continuation of Mathematics Seminar.
Four semesters required for one course credit.
MA4 410 Mathematics Seminar -
4th semester
Continuation of Mathematics Seminar.
Four semesters required for one course credit.
MA 411 Introduction to Topology
Introduction to point-set topology emphasizing
connectedness, compactness, separation properties,
continuity, homeomorphisms and metric and
Euclidean spaces. Prerequisite: MA 233M.
MA 42 1 Partial Differential Equations
Initial and boundary value problems. Separation of
variables, d'Alembert solution. Green's functions,
Fourier series, Bessel functions, Legendre polynomi-
als, Laplace transforms and numerical methods.
Prerequisite: MA 234N.
MA 433 Real Analysis I
First in two-course sequence covering point-set
topology, limits, continuity, derivatives, functions of
bounded variation, Riemann-Stieltjes integrals,
infinite series, function spaces and sequences of
functions. Prerequisite: MA 233M.
MA 434 Real Analysis II
Continuation of MA 433, which is prerequisite.
MA 445 Complex Analysis
Analytic functions, contour integrals, residues, linear
transformations of the complex plane, Laurent
Series, conformal mappings and Poisson Integrals.
Prerequisite: MA 233M.
MA 499 Senior Thesis
Senior mathematics majors may, upon invitation
of the mathematics faculty, do research and write
a thesis under the direction of a member of
that faculty.
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
Tlie Medical Technology program offers students a
B.S. or B.A. degree by completing three years of
general studies here and a fourth year of professional
coursework at a hospital which has been approved by
the Council on Medical Education of Tlie American
Medical Association.
The general studies program at Eckerd College must
include a minimum of eleven courses in the Natural
Sciences which are required for certification: four
courses in biology (including microbiology and
immunology); four courses in chemistry (including
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organic), one course in mathematics (normally
calculus), and two courses in physics. Completion of
the all-college general education requirements is
expected of all graduates. Senior general education
courses should he taken in advance.
The professional coursework taken during the Senior
year requires that the student spend 12 months in
training at a certified hospital to which he/she has
gained admission. For most Eckerd students, this is
Bayfront Medical Center. The student receives
college credit for the laboratory courses taken in that
clinical setting. The baccalaureate is awarded on
successful completion of this coursework with a
major in interdisciplinary science.
In addition, the student receives certification by the
American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP)
after passing an official examination. Supervision of
clinical coursework during the Senior year is carried
out by a program director (an M.D. certified in
clinical pathology by the American Board of
Pathology) and an educational coordinator (a
medical technologist certified by the Registry of
Medical Technologists).
MODERN LANGUAGES
Students may pursue a language major in French or
Spanish, consisting of nine courses and a compre-
hensive examination or, with faculty approval, a
senior thesis/project. One of the nine courses must
be 400-level. Language majors are expected to speak
the language well enough to be rated at the Intenne-
diate Mid level of proficiency as defined by the
American Council on the Teaching of Foreign
Languages (ACTFL), and therefore are strongly
urged to spend at least one semester abroad. The best
time to do this is usually during the Junior year. The
Office of International Education will assist students
in identifying appropriate programs. All study abroad
must be approved by language faculty and cleared by
the registrar. The Collegium of Comparative
Cultures also offers language intensive programs
abroad every January winter temi that carry a
semester of language credit.
As an alternative, students can elect to major in
Modem Languages. A major in Modem Languages
consists of seven courses in a primary language and
four in a secondary language (a total of eleven
courses). The comprehensive exam focuses on the
primary language but includes an oral proficiency
interview in the secondary language.
Double majors: Students who major in Intemational
Business, Intemational Relations and Global Affairs
or Intemational Studies are strongly encouraged to
develop double majors with a modem language. All
of the intemational disciplines have an extensive
Music
language requirement for their majors, and students
would in most cases already be near the completion
of a language major by the time they graduate.
Minors, which consist of five courses, are available in
all of the above languages except Japanese.
Proficiency in a foreign language and knowledge of
its cultural context will increase employability and
opportunities for graduate study, and will prepare
students for the increasingly globalized society.
Many of our majors continue the study of language
at the graduate level. Language majors pursue a
variety of careers in education, law, government,
joumalism, and busmess.
MUSIC
The music major provides students with an under-
standing of the Westem art music tradition and the
other music traditions which have shaped it through
a series of combination theory/music history courses
and complementary performance courses. Consistent
with the expectations of graduate programs in music,
students completing a music major should be able to:
• demonstrate listening, sight singing, keyboard
and written theory skills at a high intemiediate
level
• analyze and discuss musical works from a
theoretical and historical perspective, both in
oral presentatioiis and in formal essays
• apply a wide variety of music research materials
to their own analytic and perfonnance projects
• demonstrate familiarity with the major genres,
styles and composers associated with the music
of the West, as well as familiarity with a number
of music types outside the Westem classical
mainstream
• perform on voice or an instrument at more than
an intennediate level, both from a technical
and interpretive standpoint.
The five required introductory courses, ideally
completed no later than the end of the Sophomore
year, are MU 145 A Tonal Theory la, MU 146 Tonal
Theory lb, MU 221 A Introduction to Music
Literature, either MU 326E American Musical
Landscape or MU 356G World Music, and either
MU 245A Choral Literature and Ensemble or MU
246A Instaimental Ensemble. Entry into MU 145A
assumes note reading and notation skills, the ability
to recognize intervals, triads and common scale
patterns by ear, as well as basic keyboard skills. These
skills may be demonstrated tlirough a placement test
or successful completion of MU lOlA Music
Fundamentals. Competency on an instrument or
in voice at an iritermediate or higher level is a require-
Music
ment for completing the major. Enrollment in
MU 442A Applied Music from the time a student
enters the program is, therefore, highly recommended.
The four required advanced courses are MU 341
Renaissance and Baroque Music, MU 342 Classic
Period Music, MU 443 Romantic Music, and MU
444 Modem Music. Students with plans to enter
graduate school in any field related to music should
expect to enroll in additional electives. Continued
participation in either MU 245A Choral Literature
and Ensemble or MU 246A Instrumental Ensemble,
as well as in MU 442A Applied Music, is also
strongly advised, and would he expected by most
graduate programs. A comprehensive examination
will he administered following a period of review in
the senior year to determine competency in the
academic and interpretive aspects of music. Ad-
variced students may be invited to complete a thesis
on an academic subject or in composition in lieu of
the comprehensive exam. Highly skilled performers
may be invited to present a senior recital as part of
the Music at Eckerd series.
The minor in music consists of six courses as follows:
four foundational academic courses: MU 145 A
Tonal Theory la, MU 146 A Tonal Theory lb, MU
221 A Introduction to Music Literature, and either
MU 356G World Music or MU 326E American
Musical Laiidscape; at least one advanced academic
course from the group MU 341, MU 342, MU 443
and MU 444; and a minimum of one performance
course MU 245A Choral Literature and Ensemble,
MU 246A Instmmental Ensemble or MU 442A
Applied Music.
MU 101 A Music Fundamentals
Reading pitches and rhythms, sight singing, basic
keyboard performance. Musical patterns common
in folk, popular and art music worldwide.
MU 145A Tonal Theory la
Tonal harmony, part-writing skills, primary triads
and inversions, non-harmonic tones, sight singing,
keyboard harmony. Four semester hours of credit.
MU 146 Tonal Theory lb
Secondary triads, medieval modes, harmonic
sequence, elementary modulation, continued part
writing and analysis, ear training, sight singing,
keyboard harmony. Lab component. Four semester
hours of credit. Prerec^uisite: MU 145 A or
equivalent.
MU 221 A Introduction to Music Literature
Focuses on significant composers, works, and forms,
primarily from the Western art music tradition,
through listening and analysis, writing and discus-
sion, concert attendance and explorations of
recorded music.
MUl 245 A Choral Literature and Ensemble -
1st semester
Study and performance of masterworks of choral
music. Concerts given both on and off campus.
Smaller vocal ensembles chosen by audition from
larger group. Two semesters required for one course
credit. Admission by audition with instructor.
MU2 245A Choral Literature and Ensemble -
2nd semester
Continuation of MUl 245 A. Two semesters
required for one course credit. Admission by audition
with instaictor.
MUl 246 A Instrumental Ensemble -
1st semester
Participation in classical chamber groups, a wind
ensemble, a world music improvisation ensemble, or
an approved off campus ensemble. Concerts on and
off campus. Four hours rehearsal per week. Two
semesters earn one course credit. Audition with
instnictor required.
MU2 246A Instrumental Ensemble -
2nd semester
Continuation of MUl 246A. Two semesters required
for one course credit. Placement audition with
instnictor required.
MU 266A Music Projects I
Opportunities for study in special topics in
performance, research, and areas of study not
provided for in regular semester courses, by
permission of instructor.
MU 267A Music Projects I
Opportunities for study in special topics in
perfomiance, research, and areas of study not
provided for in regular semester courses, by
permission of instructor.
MU 326E American Musical Landscape
Examines American music types from Native
American, African American, Anglo American
ritual and folk music to classical and popular
music of the present in light of its connection to
the natural environment.
MU 332A Topics in Music Literature
Music of a particular period, genre, or composer in
terms of musical style, cultural, historical, or
biographical significance. Listening and discussion,
development and application of descriptive termi-
nology and research.
MU 341 A Renaissance and Baroque Music
Western art music between 1400 and 1750 with
emphasis on dance forms, sacred choral music,
madrigals and other secular forms including opera.
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Natural Sciences
Research into performance practice and cultural
context for each supplements listening and analysis.
Counterpoint and analysis lab.
MU 342 Classic Period Music
Development of 18th century classical style through
the music ot Haydn, Mozart and Beetho\'en.
Analysis lab. Prerequisites: MU 146, MU 221 A and
MU 3560 or pemiission of instructor.
MU 356G World Music
Music tor ritual, work and play as well as art music
traditions from various cultures around the world,
including those of early Europe and the Middle East.
Aural and videotaped recordings, readiiigs in
anthropology and aesthetics, live performances.
Freshmen with permission of instmctor.
MU 361 Advanced Tonal Harmony
A continuation of MU 146, from modulatory
technicques through the chromaticism of the late
19th century. Lab component. Prerequisite: MU 146
or permission of instructor.
MU 366A Music Projects II
For advanced students who wish to pursue work on
specialized topics, including composition. Pemiission
of instmctor required.
MU 367A Music Projects II
For advanced students who wish to pursue work on
specialized topics, including composition. Permission
of instructor required.
MUl 442 A Applied Music - 1st semester
Studio instruction in voice, piano, organ, classical
guitar, string, brass and woodwind instruments. One
private lesson, and minimum of six hours per week
individual practice plus tour evening performance
classes per semester. Two semesters required for one
course credit. Pemiission ot instructor required.
Fee charged.
MU2 442A Applied Music - 2nd semester
Continuation of studio instaiction. Two semesters
required for one course credit.
MU 443 Romantic Music
A study of I9th century art music from late
Beethoven through Schubert, Brahms, Chopin and
Wagner, among others. Analysis lab. Prerequisites:
MU 146, MU 221 A and MU 3560 or permission
of instructor.
MU 444 Modern Music
Beginning with the Impressionists, Neo-classicists
and serialists and continuing to aleatoric, electronic
and minimalist composers of the more recent past.
Analysis lab. Prerequisites: MU 146, MU 221 A and
MU 3560 or permission of instmctor.
NATURAL SCIENCES
NA 133N Earth History
Geological and biological earth history beginning
with our understanding of the evolution of the solar
system and continuing through the advent of
human history-.
NA 160N Science: At the Cutting Edge
Explore today's major scientitic ad\'ancements in
animal behavior, earth and space science, genetics,
and new technologies. This course personalizes
science by illustrating its influence in daily and
future life.
NA 173N Introduction to
Environmental Science
Environmental science strives to comprehend the
nature and extent of human influences on natural
systems. This course explores the science behind
environmental issues using a case study approach.
NA 180N Weather
This course studies atmospheric science and weather
prediction. Particular topics include composition
and structure ot the atmosphere, energy flow,
and weather.
NA 182E The Earth's Biodiversity
An exploration of life on Earth to promote a greater
understanding and appreciation ot the impact ot
humankind on its living resources.
NA 200N Introduction to the Oceans
Introduces non-science major to oceans: formation,
chemistry, creation of weather, climate, cun'ents,
waves, and tides, and the interaction between ocean
processes and the abundant and varied ecosystems
that live within the oceans' realms.
NA 260E Ecology and Environment
Relationships between organisms and their environ-
ments, including evolution, population and behav-
ioral ecology, interspecific interactions, communi-
ties, and ecosystems. Application of ecological
concepts to environmental issues. Summer only.
Not available for credit toward biology or marine
science requirements.
NA 272N Interdisciplinary Science
Explore a modem scientiflc world view from
mathematical, biological, chemical, and physical
perspectives. Human roles and responsibilities within
nature and the natural environment. Investigate
interactions between science and society.
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PHILOSOPHY
Students majoring in philosophy develop with their
Mentor a program of study including a minimum of
ten courses, including Philosophical Logic, Philo-
sophical Writing and the History' oi Philosophy
senior seminar; one ethics course; at least three
courses from the History of Philosophy series
(Ancient, Medieval and Renaissance, 17th and 18th
Century, 19th Century, 20th Century); and other
upper level courses focused on the students particu-
lar philosophical interests. In addition, philosophy
majors are expected to take complementary courses
in other disciplines that provide background and
breadth in their program of study.
Philosophy majors are to have a working knowledge
ot the issues and methods covered in their required
courses in logic, ethics and the history of philosophy
sequence, in addition to those in their chosen upper-
level area of focus. This competence and the ability
to communicate it in speaking and writing is
demonstrated by satisfactory completion of the
courses in the philosophy major and of a Senior
thesis or comprehensive examination in philosophy.
A minor in philosophy consists of five philosophy
courses, including a logic course and at least one
course from the history of philosophy sequence. An
approved course must be developed in consultation
with the philosophy discipline coordinator, and will
usually include at least three upper-division courses
(which may include the upper-division logic course
and/or the history of philosophy course.
PL lOlH Introduction to Philosophy
Analyze philosophical issues concerning human
nature, our relationship to the world around us, and
major philosophical issues of value and meaning.
Study works of several great philosophers to help
students develop their own views.
PL 102M Introduction to Logic
Methods of critical and logical analysis of language
and thought. Helps develop critical, analytical
reasoning and linguistic precision.
PL 103G Introduction to Eastern
Philosophy
(Directed Study Available) Philosophical questions
on the nature of reality, society, and self in East
Asian philosophy with emphasis on metaphysics
and ethics.
PL 104H Introduction to Ethics
Various systems tor judgmg good and bad, right and
wrong. Definitions of the good life, ethical theories
and their application to issues such as abortioii, civil
rights, war and peace, censorship, etc.
PL 220H Existentialism
A provocatively modem approach to many of the
issues of the philosophical tradition; the existential
foundations of art, religion, science and technology.
PL 230H Philosophy of Religion
The conceptual aspects of religion: natural and
supernatural, religious experience, sources of
religious knowledge, faith and reason in the past and
future. Offered alternate years.
PL 240H Philosophy of Technology
Humans are the beings who reshape their environ-
ment. Is modem technology a refinement of
tool-making, or something new? What has been
the impact of technology on the essence of
being human?
PL 243E Environmental Ethics
A philosophical investigation of our relationship to
the natural environment, and how these consider-
ations affect our moral obligations to other people, as
well as future generations.
PL 244H Social and Political Philosophy
Major social and political theories that have been
influential in the West. Contemporary political
theory examined in light of classical tradition and
historical movements. Offered altemate years.
PL 246H Philosophy and Film
Simultaneously an introduction to the philosophy of
film and an introduction to philosophy, this course
will use an examination of mostly non-conventional
films as a starting point for considering philosophical
themes.
PL 250H Mind and Body: Philosophical
Explorations
What is mind? How is it related to matter? Examine
ways that these and related questions have been
addressed throughout the history of philosophy, and
discover in the process what it means to think
philosophically.
PL 263H Aesthetics
Examine various answers to questions asked from
ancient times by philosophers, artists and other
thoughtful people about the nature of art, beauty,
and the role of the arts and artists in society.
Prerequisite: Westem Heritage.
PL 303G Individual/Society -
Chinese Thought
Analyze ideas of human nature, the individual's
relationship to social order, and ways individuals
have expressed dissent from social norms in the
Chinese tradition. Classical philosophy to current
events and the debate on human rights.
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PL 304H Seminar in Chinese Thought:
Taoism
Explore philosophical issues in Taoism in a historical
and comparative framework. Emphasis on Taoist
epistemology, ontology, ethics through study of
classic texts, commentary tradition, arid comparative
works in Buddhist, classical Greek, and modem
Western philosophy. Prerequisite: EA 201G, or
PL 103G.
PL310E Ideas of Nature
Ancient Greek cosmology. Renaissance view of
nature, modem conception of nature. What nature
is, how is can he studied, how we should relate to it.
Primary' approach is critical, historical analysis ot
primary' texts.
PL 3 1 IH Major Philosophers
An intensive study ot a single major philosopher.
May be taken more than once for credit with focus
on different philosophers.
PL 312H American Philosophy
Major trends and emphases in American philosophy
from the colonial period to the 20th century'.
Prerequisite: some background in the humanities or
permission of instaictor.
PL 3 2 1 H History of Philosophy:
Greek and Roman
Tlie rise of philosophy, 600 B.C. A.D. 100, with
emphasis on natural philosophy. Pre-Socratics,
Sophists, Stoics, Epicureans, Plato and Aristotle.
Offered alternate years.
PL 322H History of Philosophy:
Medieval and Renaissance
Philosophical thought from ebb ot Rome through
rise ot modem Europe, including developments in
Jewish and/or Islamic, and Christian philosophy.
Faith and reason, realism and nominalism, mysticism
and rationalism, Platonism and Aristotelianism.
Offered altemate years.
PL 323H History of Philosophy:
17- 18th Century
Descartes through Kant as response to the Scientific
Revolution. Comparison of rationalism and
empiricism.
PL 324H History of Philosophy:
19th Century
Kant, German Idealism, Utilitarianism, social and
scientific philosophy, existentialism, Hegel,
Schopenhauer, Marx, Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, others.
Philosophy
PL 325H History of Science
Physical science from 600 B.C. A.D. 1700. Major
discoveries and scientists, different approaches to
science, the interrelationship between science
and society.
PL 342H 20th Century Philosophical
Movements
Development of philosophical analysis and existen-
tialism as the two main philosophical movements of
the 20th centuiy Freshmen require pennission of
instructor.
PL 345H Philosophical Logic
Advanced study of logic, with special emphasis on
formal or symbolic logic, considered both as a tool
for assessing arguments and as a subject matter for
philosophical thought. Prerequisites: PL 102M, or
permission of instmctor.
PL 348H Philosophical Theology
A philosophical study ot the nature of God and the
relation of God and world, based on readings from
early Greek philosophy to the present. Prerequisite:
some background in philosophy or religion.
PL 349G Native American Thought
This course focuses on the nature of Native Ameri-
can thought; explores the differing assumptions,
methods, and teachings connected with the pursuit
of wisdom, with special attention to metaphysics
and ethics.
PL 350 Philosophical Writing
Readings of exceptional philosophical texts com-
bined with a wide range of writing assignments, to
culmiiiate in a publishable essay. Course intended to
prepare students for graduate-level research and
writing in philosophy and related fields.
PL 360H Philosophy of Science
Recent controversies on the scientific explanation
between formal logical analysis and the informal,
heuristic approach. Analysis of laws and theories.
Examples from the history of science. Offered
altemate years.
PL 361H Contemporary Ethical Theory
Major contemporary' schools of thought in moral
philosophy. Prerequisite: some background in
philosophy, religious studies, psychology', literature or
related disciplines.
PL 362H Contemporary Political Philosophy
Major contemporary' schools of thought in political
philosophy. Prerequisite: some background in
philosophy, political science, history, economics,
American studies or literature.
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Philosophy
PL 365 Philosophy of History
Does history have a meaning? Is it leading anywhere?
Does history result in anything that is genuinely
new? Or is it an "eternal recurrence of the same"?
Especially useful tor students of history, literature,
religious studies, and philosophy. Prerequisite: some
background in the humanities.
PL 367 Philosophy and Myth
Seminar course that examines relationship between
mythic and rational consciousness in the context of
current trends in the philosophy of the imagination.
PL 370H Mysticism and Logic
Discursive rationality (ratio) versus a higher mode of
knowing (noesis). Examine central concepts within
philosophical tradition itself, as well as through a
philosophical study of comparative mysticism, with
special attention to its cognitive claims.
PL 401 History of Philosophy Seminar
Intensive study of the major philosophical move-
ments from the ancient Greeks to the twentieth
century, with emphasis on the classical problems of
philosophy. Required tor philosophy majors, this
course completes history of philosophy sequence.
PL 403 Contemporary Philosophical
Methodologies
Intensive investigation of contemporary' approach to
philosophical method, designed to help students
practice philosophy in an original manner. May be
taken more than once for credit in order to study
different methodologies.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
PE 200 Coaching & Sports Performance
How motivational techniques can enhance perfor-
mance on and off the field. A comprehensive review
of the major trends in motivation, attentional
focusing, goal setting, anxiety and arousal, relaxation
techniques, and team building will be examined.
PE 321 Athletic Coaching
Social-psychological problems of coaching today, the
role of sports, developing a philosophy of coaching.
Sports programs from youth leagues to collegiate
athletics. Teaching styles, training, sports psychology.
PHYSICS
Students who major in physics develop competency
in using scientific methodology: in creating math-
ematical models of real-world systems, manipulating
these models to obtain predictions of the system's
behavior, and testing the model's predictions against
the observed real-world behavior. Mechanical,
electro- magnetic, thermodynamic, and atomic/
molecular systems are among those with which
students become familiar in the building and
testing of theoretical models. Problem-solving and
quantitative reasoning are among the skills which
are developed.
For the B.A. DEGREE, students majoring in physics
normally take the following courses:
Eundamental Physics I and 11
Modem Physics
Electronics Laboratory'
Classical Mechanics
Electricity and Magnetism I and 11
Quantum Physics I
Calculus I, II, and III
Differential Equations
Physics Comprehensive Exam
Eor the B.S. degree, additional courses required are:
Quantum Physics II
Advanced Physics Laboratory
Statistical Mechanics in Themiodynamics
A minor in physics requires the completion of five
physics courses witli a grade of C- or better, of which
at least three are numbered above PH 242.
An example of a program of courses leading to a
B.S. in physics:
Freshmen
Calculus I and II
Fundamental Physics 1 and 11
Sophomores
Calculus III
Differential Equations
Modern Physics
Electronics Laboratory
Juniors
Electricity and Magnetism I and II
Classical Mechanics
Advanced Physics Laboratory
Seniors
Quantum Physics I and 11
Statistical Mechanics in ThermodyTiamics
Linear Algebra (or other math elective)
Physics Comprehensive Exam
In addition, physics majors are expected to enroll in
the Physics Seminar during their Junior and Senior
years. This course meets once per week and one
course credit is given for four semesters participation.
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PH 209N Survey of Astronomy
See Chemistry CH 209N.
PH 214E Energy and the Environment
Options available to societies iii producing energy,
the consequences of each choice, and the different
sets of values implicit in the choices.
PH 2 1 7N Evolving World- View of Science
What distinguishes science as an investigatory tool
and gives it such power? How does the universe as
presented by modem science compare with religious
and philosophical ideas? This course traces the
development of scientific understanding.
PH 241N Fundamental Physics I
Linear, rotational, and oscillatory motion. Force,
work, and energy?. Corequisite: MA 13 IM. Calculus-
based with laboratory.
PH 242 Fundamental Physics II
Thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism, and optics.
Calculus-based, with laboratoiy Prerequisite: PH
241NandMA131M.
PH 243 Modem Physics
Introduction to quantum mechanics, with elemen-
tary' applications in atoms, molecules, and solids.
Prerequisite: PH 242.
PH 244 Electronics Laboratory
First principles of analog and digital electronic
circuit theory, basic operation of electronic circuits,
instruments, utilizing modem electronic technique
and instrumentation. Prerequisite: PH 242.
PH 245 Computer Models in Science
Introduction to computational science through
physical, chemical, geological and biological
examples. Modeling of various dynamical systems
like planets, molecules and populations by
programming a computer, beaming software
programs to visualize results. Prerequisites: PH 242
and CS 143M. Fulfills a computational science
minor requirement.
PH 320 Optics
Wave motion, electromagnetic theory, photons, light
and geometric optics, superposition and polarization
of waves, interference and diffraction of waves,
coherence theory, holography and lasers.
Prerequisites: MA 132M and PH 242.
PH 321 Physical Chemistry I:
Investigative
See Chemistry CH 321.
Physi cs
PH 330 Statistical Mechanics/
Thermodynamics
Fundamental concepts of thennodynamics including
first, second and third laws; thermodynamic
potentials. Development of the Maxwell-Boltzman,
Femii-Dirac, and Bose-Einstein distribution
functions. Prerequisite: PH 243.
PH341 Classical Mechanics
Particles and rigid bodies, elastic media, waves,
Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulations of
dynamics. Prerequisites: PH 242 and MA 234N.
PH 342 Electricity and Magnetism I
Maxwell's equations in the study of electric and
magnetic fields, AC and DC circuits. Electromag-
netic wave theory introduced. Prerequisites: PH 242
and MA 234N.
PH 343 Electricity and Magnetism II
Continuation of PH 342. Electrodynamics, electro-
magnetic waves, and special relativity. Prerequisite:
PH 342.
PH 345 Advanced Physics Laboratory
Advanced instrumentation and analysis techniques.
Develop laboratory abilities utilized in physics,
especially as applied to modem optics. Two lab
sessions a week. Prerequisites: PH 241N and PH 242.
PHI 410 Physics Seminar - 1st Semester
Required of all Juniors and Seniors majoring in
physics. One course credit upon satisfactory
completion of two year participation. Topical issues
in physics.
PH2 410 Physics Seminar - 2nd Semester
Continuation of Physics Seminar. Four semesters
required for one course credit.
PH3 410 Physics Seminar - 3rd Semester
Continuation of Physics Seminar. Four semesters
required for one course credit.
PH4 410 Physics Seminar - 4th Semester
Continuation of Physics Seminar. Four semesters
required for one course credit.
PH 443 Quantum Physics I
Modem quantum theory and relativity.
Comparison of classical and quantum results.
Prerequisite: PH 243.
PH 444 Quantum Physics II
Three-dimensional wave equation and application to
hydrogen atoms. Identical particles introduced with
emphasis on low-energy' scattering. Prerequisite:
PH 433.
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Physics
PH 499 Independent Research - Thesis
Outstanding students majoring in physics
nom-ially are invited to engage in active research
and to prepare a thesis in lieu of a Senior compre-
hensive exam.
POLITICAL SCIENCE
Students choosing to major in political science gain
fundamental understanding of American govern-
ment, how our governmental system compares with
other major political systems, and how the U.S.
interrelates with the rest of the world. Majors gain
competence in political analysis and research skills
as well as an understanding of political power,
government institutions, international affairs, and
political theory.
Students majoring in political science affiliate with
either the Letters or Behavioral Science Collegium,
depending on their individual career or research
plans. Both coUegial tracks require the completion of
Introduction to American National Government
and Politics, Introduction to Comparative Politics,
and Introduction to International Relations. Beyond
the three introductory courses, all students must
complete six additional non- introductory political
science courses including at least one from each field
within political science. All political science majors
must also complete Political Science Research
Methods and the political science Senior Seminar.
The typical course sequence for political science
majors includes the completion ot three introductory
courses in their first year, followed by an individually
tailored set of upper-division courses.
Students with specific career or research interests not
adequately covered by the discipline may substitute
one course from another discipline for one upper-
level political science course with prior approval ot
the political science faculty. Students are encouraged
to explore their career or research interests through
an appropriate internship. With the approval of the
political science faculty, one internship may fulfill a
political science major requirement. One winter
tenn project may also be accepted toward degree
requirements in political science.
Students may earn a minor in political science
with successful completion of PO I02S, either
PO 103G or PO 104G, and any four additional
non-introductory courses spread across the political
science faculty.
PO 1028 Introduction to American
National Government and Politics
American democratic theory, political parties,
interest groups, presidential selection and functions.
Congress, Supreme Court, federal bureaucracy, and
several major areas of policy making conducted by
the national government.
PO 103G Introduction to
International Relations
Origins and structure of the international system;
key actors, theories and concepts; global issues facing
states and citizens, such as war, wealth and poverty,
hunger and environment, and global justice.
PO 104G Introduction to
Comparative Politics
Comparing national governments and politics by
looking at development/political economy, national-
ism, ethnicity, culture, gender, democratization,
political institutions, state-society relations, parties.
Cases include: UK, France, Germany, Japan,
China, others.
PO zoos Diplomacy and International
Relations
Diplomatic protocol and practices within the United
Nations; role of international diplomacy in war,
peace, and the evolution of peace-keeping; dilemmas
resulting from global, economic, and environmental
interdependence and sustainability.
PO 20 IS Power, Authority, and Virtue
Close reading of classic texts in political theoi7
aimed at examining the dynamics of power and
virtue in political life.
PO 202E Public Policymaking in America
Introduction to the general policy-making process.
FonTiulation of new policies and programs, imple-
mentation, evaluation of federal programs. Policy
areas such as unemployment and environment.
PO 211G Inter' American Relations
Historical examination ot continuities and changes
in U.S. policy toward Latin America from Monroe
Doctrine to present, from a range of ideological and
scholarly perspectives. Prerequisite: one introductory
level political science course or Latin American
Area Studies recommended.
PO 2 1 28 U.S. Foreign Policy
History of U.S. diplomacy and foreign policy;
stuicture and process of U.S. foreign policy making;
contemporary challenges and policy alternatives
facing policy makers and citizens alike. Prerequisite:
one introductory level political science course
recommended.
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Political Science
PO 221S Politics of Revolution
and Development
Causes and nature of political violence and revolu-
tion as related to human behavior theory. Theories
on causes of revolution, concepts of liberation,
consequences and responsibilities oi interstate
relations durino times of crisis. Recommended
PO 102S and either PO 103G or PO 104G.
PO 222 Political Ideologies
The role, function and origin of ideology in politics.
Comparative political ideologies such as Fascism,
Nazism, Anarchism, Socialism, Communism,
Corporatism, Capitalism/Liberalism, domestic and
international forms of terrorism.
PO 23 IG East Asian Comparative Politics
Domestic politics of China, Taiwan, Japan, North
and South Korea. Parties, state-society relations,
culture, militaries, and how democracy is defined
and practiced in each polity-. Recommended: one
introductory' political science course.
PO 23 2G The Pacific Century
The rise of East Asia in recent decades and its
impact on the world. Major topics include socio-
economic factors contributing to the rise of East
Asia, Asian capitalism, migration patterns, and
Asian democracy.
PO 24 IS International Political Economy
A review of three approaches to IPE: realist, liberal,
and historical-structuralist. Four areas of world
economic activity: trade, investment, aid and debt,
and how global changes since WWII influence
development choices for less developed countries.
Prerequisite: PO 103G.
PO 242S Politics of Defense:
Economy/Power
History?, institutions, and operation of the defense
economy in the U.S. Conflicting theories on
the defense budget, military contracting, and
economic rationales for U.S. military' policy. The
economic impact of different military policies in the
current era.
PO 243S Human Rights and
International Law
International human rights issues: political, eco-
nomic, social, cultural. Role of United Nations and
other international organizations in forming and
implementing human rights standards. Topics
include women's rights, protection of minorities,
and rights to economic subsistence.
PO 25 IS The Media and Foreign Policy
Tliis course is designed to provide students with a
thorough understanding of the dynamic and
complex relationship between foreign policy, the
news and public opinion, particularly in the
United States.
PO 252S Middle East Politics
Introduces students to modem Middle East politics.
To understand the political dynamic of the modem
Middle East, this lecture course combines a cultural
identity- approach with more traditional intema-
tional historical, political analyses.
PO 260M Political Science Research Methods
Concepts, theories, practices of political science
research methods. Ontology, epistemology, qualita-
ti\'e and quantitative methods. Univariate, bivariate
and multi\-ariate statistics. Prerequisites: sophomore
standing and one of the following: ES 172,
HD lOlS, or one political science course.
PO 270S U.S. PoUcy and the World Economy
The development of U.S. institutions and policies in
trade, monetary and development regimes for the
world economy; the evolution of these policies
during the Cold War; global economic developments
m the Third World.
PO 30 IS Constitution and Government
Power
Constitutional power bases of judicial, executive and
legislative branches of national govemment, analysis
of major constitutional issues, of federalism and
powers of the states. Supreme Court decisions.
One lower-division political science course
recommended.
PO 302S Constitution and Individual Rights
Examining those portions of the Constitution
dealing with relations between the individual and
the govemment (the Bill of Rights, due process,
equal protection, privileges and immunities, etc.).
PO 30 IS is not prerequisite. One lower-division
political science course recommended.
PO 303S The American Presidency
The Presidency as a political and constitutional
office, its growth and development from Washington
to the present. One lower-division political science
course recommended.
PO 304S U.S. Congress
The U.S. legislative process with major attention to
the Senate and House of Representatives. Roles of
lawmakers, legislative behax'ior, and representative
govemment in theory and fact. One lower-division
political science course recommended.
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Political Science
PO 305S Political Parties and Interest Groups
Party organization and functions at national, state
and county levels, and other institutions and
activities competing for party fvinctions. One lower
division political science course recommended.
PO 311 Latin American Politics
Historical overview of Latin American political
development from the Spanish conquest to 20th
century, comparison of political systems and people,
and future prospects. Prerecjuisites: PO 102S and
PO 103G or 104G.
PO 313 Politics of the European Union
Study theories and processes of the European Union's
integration. Focus on development of the EU as a
unique international organization; its institutional
structures, decision-making processes, arid function-
ing; and the contemporary policy issues facing the EU.
Prerequisite: one political science course.
P0 314 International Organization
International organizations (lO's) in the contempo-
rary international system. United Nations, European
Community, odier regional organizations and
integration schemes, and international regimes.
Prerec]uisites: PO 103G and one other political
science course.
PO 315 Theories of War and Peace
Tlieoretical study ot the origins, nature, and
problems of violent conflict between and within
nation-states and of possible paths toward peace.
Major theorists and alternative visions, including
realist, idealist, Marxist, feminist, and pacifist
approaches. Prerequisites: PO 103G and on other
political science course.
PO 316 Women and Politics Worldwide
Histtirical and contemporary relationship of women
to politics in the U.S. and around the world.
Compares women's movements and political
participation, gender and politics, and impact of
feminist movement at local, national and global
levels. Prerequisite: one political science or women's
and gender studies course.
PO 32 IS Comparative European Politics
Parties, interest groups, political movements, major
institutions of government, as well as culture, history
and contemporary political problems. PO 104G
recommended.
PO 322S Authoritarian Political Systems
Structure and emergence of 20th century authoritar-
ian regimes, including Fascism, corporatism, military'
governments, one-party Communist states and
personalist dictatorships. A previous political science
course is recommended.
PO 323S Seminar in Democratic Theory
Philosophical roots of democratic theory, theoretical
requisites of a democratic system, practical political
economic implications, examined as citizens of both
the U.S. and the world. Prerequisite: Sophomore
standing or above.
PO 324 East European Politics
Evolution of Mai"xist theory in a variety of political
systems: U.S.S.R, People's Republic of China, Afro-
Marxist regimes, non-ruling communist parties of
Western Europe. Highly recommended that students
have had either PO 103G, 104G, 32 IS, HI 244H or
PL 344.
PO 325S Environment Politics and Policy
Analysis of politics and policy relevant to environ-
mental issues, the complexity of environmental
problems and prospects of political solutions.
Designed for majors in environmental studies and
political science. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing
or above.
PO 333 Japan: Government, Politics,
Foreign Policy
Japan's government and politics, political history,
cultures, economy, society, religions, role of women,
human rights, and foreign policy. Recommended:
one lower division political science course.
PO 335S Government and Politics of China
China's government, politics, political history,
cultures, economy, society, religions, women's roles,
human rights, village democracy, minority peoples
(e.g. Tibetans, Uighurs), Taiwan issue. Recom-
mended: one lower division political science course.
PO 336S East Asian International Relations
Relations between/among nations of East Asia
(esp. China/Taiwan, Japan, two Koreas) and
US. ASEAN, APEC, human rights, economic
boom, nuclear proliferation, arms races, culture,
historical legacies.
PO 341 Ethics and International Relations
Political realism and natural law, military interven-
tion and the use of force, human rights and humani-
tarian assistance, and the moral responsibilities of
leaders and citizens. Prerequisite: PO 103G.
PO 342S Hunger, Plenty, and Justice
Past, present, future world food supply, social factors
that determine food production/distribution.
Political, economic, religious, gender, historical,
geographic, other dimensions of hunger. Govern-
ment policies, technological change, international
trading patterns, private interests and gender bias.
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PO 343 S International Environmental Law
Economic development, environmental protection
and the evolution of international environmental
law, in the following areas: air pollution, hiological
diversity, wildlife conservation, trade and
human rights.
PO350S Horida Politics
(Directed Study) State and local government in
U.S., over\-iew ot Southern politics, problems and
issues ot Florida rapid growth, race relations,
environment, voter dealignment, party realignment,
elections, regional issues.
P0 351 Politics/Process:
U.S. Foreign Policy
This case based course simulates thinking in the real
policy world by requiring weekly oral and written
exercises that take the tomi ot policy memos placing
students into the shoes oi decision makers to argue
policy positions from their perspectix'es.
PO 352G The Globalization Debate
The concept ot globalization and the controversy
surrounding it from a political and cultural perspec-
ti\'e. Examines whether a transfomiation is miderway
m our political universe or whether the power of
national go\'emments remains primary.
PO 410 U.S. and the Vietnam Experience
Senior Seminar for political science majors. Histoiy
ot U.S. in\'olvement in Southeast Asia and impact
of the Vietnam experience on U.S. policy-making.
Causes of war, international mechanisms for conflict
resolution, comparative development strategies.
Prerequisite: Senior standing or permission of
instructor.
PO 42 IS Comparative Judicial Politics
Judicial politics across political systems. Relationship
among law, society and public policy in European,
socialist and non- Western systems. The inner
workings, view of justice, and social/cultural
development of other ci\'il societies. Prerequisite:
Junior or Senior standing.
PO 45 OS Supreme Court in
American Politics
(Directed Study) Internal operations of the U.S.
Supreme Court, judicial decision-making and
behavicu, jurisdiction, structure of court system,
Supreme Court's role in adjudication of civil rights
and liberties.
Psychology
PSYCHOLOGY
Students majoring in psychology- have the option of
completing either a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree.
Students in the B.A. degree program acquire a
knowledge of the theoretical approaches, research
methodologies, research findings, and practical
applications ot the many sub-fields within the
science and profession ot contemporary- psychology.
Working closely with their Mentors, students build
on this foundation by developing an individualized
area of courses in a particular specialty which will
augment their liberal arts psychology background.
Tliese students acquire the ability to
• critique new research findings in psychology-.
• present research tindings and theoretical
systems in oral and written tonnats.
• apply theory' to real-world problems.
• e\'aluate contemporaiy controversies in
the field ot psychology-.
Students in the B.S. degree program acquire the
same core foundation as described in the B.A.
program and build on this foundation with a set of
experiences in which they acquire the following
specific research skills
• critically reviewing and synthesizing
diverse bodies of research literature.
• designing and conducting original
research projects.
• using SPSS to analyze research data.
• using microcomputer-based graphics
packages to prepare professional quality
figures and graphics.
• preparing publication quality research
reports in APA format.
Those electing to earn the B.A. degree complete
the following:
Introduction to Psychology, Human Learning and
Cognition, Psychology of Childhood and Adoles-
cence, Psychology Research Methods I, 11, Personal-
ity Theory and Research, Biopsychology-, Abnonn.al
Psychology, and Social Psychology.
Those electing to earn the B.S. degree complete all
of the B.A. courses plus the following:
Research Skills, Psychological Tests and Measure-
ments, Advanced Research, and History and
Systems of Psychology'.
The required courses are arranged m a hierarchical
and developmental sequence in order to avoid
redundancy and achieve a high level of training
during the undergraduate years. This sequence is
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listed on a checklist which the student will use with
the Mentor to plan each semester's classes. While
providing a basic structure to the degree planning,
the sequence includes adequate flexibility for
students wishing to participate in the International
Education program and those who also pursue a
second major.
A minor in psychology must include Introduction to
Psychology, Psychology of Childhood and Adoles-
cence, Human Learning and Cognition, and two of
the following: Abnormal Psychology, Personality
Theory and Research, Social Psychology or
Biopsychology.
All courses required for the major or minor must he
passed with a grade of C- or better.
PS 10 IS Introduction to Psychology
The scientific study ot human behavior and
cognitive processes, including biopsychology,
learning, memory, motivation, development,
personality, abnormality, and social processes.
PS 102S Evolutionary Psychology
Systematic study of the e\'olutionary origins of
human behavior and cognition, with specific focus
on sexual and mating behaviors, parenting and
kinship, and social relations and conflict.
PS 200 Statistics and Research Design I
First part of a two-semester sequence that integrates
basic statistics with principles of research design.
Emphasis on descriptive statistics, coixelation and
regression, and ethics of psychological research.
Introduction to SPSS and writing in APA format.
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or permission
ot instructor.
PS 201 M Statistics and Research Design II
Second part of two-semester sequence that integrates
basic statistics with the principles of research design.
Emphasis on inferential statistics, observational
research, survey methodology, and experimentation.
Continued instmction in SPSS and writing in APA
format. Prerequisite: PS 200.
PS 202 Psychology of Childhood
and Adolescence
Integrative study ot human development from
conception through adolescence. Examines physical,
cognitive, social, and emotional facets of develop-
ment, including peer and family relationships,
personality development, and contemporary issues.
Prerequisite: PS lOlS.
PS 205 Human Learning and Cognition
Examination of the cognitive processes involved in
learning and memory, language, problem solving,
reasoning, and decision makiiig. Prerequisite: PS lOlS.
PS 209 Abnormal Psychology
Examination of thoughts and behaviors that deviate
from the social nomis, are maladaptive, and/or cause
distress. Emphasis on etiology and treatment of
psychological disorders from a biopsychosocial
perspective. Prerequisite: PS lOlS or HD lOlS.
PS 234 Health Psychology
Study of the psychological, physiological, and
behavioral factors in the etiology and prevention of
illness. Topics studied include stress and coping,
mind-body relationships, pain management, and
health promotion. Prerequisite: PS lOlS.
PS 302 Social Psychology
Study of the individual in a social environment, with
an emphasis on the experimental approach to
understanding the impact of social forces. Topics
covered include group influence, attraction,
aggression, attitude formation and change, and
altruism. Prerequisites: PS lOlS.
PS 305 Child Psychopathology
Theory and research on disorders of childhood and
adolescence, including etiology, diagnosis, associated
conditions and treatment. Prerequisite: PS 10 IS or
HD lOlS.
PS 306 Personality Theory and Research
Study of individual differences and personality
processes using classical and contemporary' perspec-
tives, including psychodynamic, behavioral and
cogiiitive, humanistic, trait, nanative, and neurobio-
logical approaches. Prerequisites: PS lOlS.
PS 309 Biopsychology
Application of neurological and neurophysical
principles to understanding human behavior and
thought, emotion and motivation, learning and
memory. Prerequisite: PS lOlS and junior standing.
PS 3 12 Psychology of Interpersonal Conflict
Examination of the causes oi conflict between
individuals and groups. Focus on the cognitive and
emotional processes associated with conflict, and
possible solutions to the problem of conflict.
Prerecpisite: PS lOlS.
PS 321 Research Skills in Psychology
Primarily for students pursuing the BS degree in
psychology. Development of research skills in
psychology including advanced statistical analyses,
complex research design, and writing in APA
format. Prerequisite: PS 20 1 M.
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PS 337 Psychological Tests and
Measurements
Primarily tor students pursuing the BS degree in
psychology. Focus in statistical concepts underlying
test constmction and examination of psychological
tests measuring achievement, aptitude, intelligence,
and personality'. Prerequisite: PS 321 (or may be
taken concun'ei"itly).
PS 344 Internship in Psychology
Field work in the community which allows for the
practical application of psychological principles.
Requires 130 hours of supervised work in a clinical
setting. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing and
pemiission of instructor. May be repeated for
credit (PS 444).
PS 345 Psychology' of Male/Female
Relations
Analytical and applied understanding of the
challenges of intimate male/female relationships.
Topics include gender socialization, expectations,
interpersonal attraction, communication, and
relationship skills. Prerequisite: PS lOlS.
PS 410 History and Systems
Senior capstone seminar for students pursuing the BS
degree in psychology. A synthetic overview of the
history and major theoretical systems of modem
psychology. Prerequisites: Senior standing or
permission of the instmctor.
PS 422 Advanced Social Research
Primarily for students pursuing the BS degrees in
psychology. Experience in designing and conducting
research using social psychological approaches (e.g.
experimental and survey methodology). Prerequi-
sites: PS 302 and PS 321.
PS 426 Advanced Personality Research
Primarily for the student pursuing the BS degree in
psychology. Experience in designing and conducting
research on issues explored by contemporaiy
personality psychologists. Prerequisites: PS 306
and PS 321.
PS 428 Advanced Clinical Research
Primarily for students pursuing the BS degree in
psychology. Experience in designing and conducting
research of a clinical nature. Prerequisite: PS 209
and PS 321.
PS 429 Advanced Research in
Evolutionary Psychology
Primarily tor students pursuing the BS degree in
psychology. Experience in conducting research in
the area of evolutionary psychology. Prerequisite:
PS 321.
PS 444 Internship in Psychology II
Second semester of field work in the community
which allows for the practical application of
psychological principles. Requires 130 hours of
super\'ised work in a clinical setting. Prerequisite:
Junior or senior standing and pemiission of instuictor.
PS 498 Comprehensive Examination
Offered each Winter Term and required for psychol-
ogy majors intending to graduate in the upcoming
semester. Written examination covering all areas
required for the BA in psychology and an oral
presentation of major research project in the field.
PS 499 Senior Thesis
Directed research project by invitation of the
faculty only.
QUEST FOR MEANING
QM 410 Quest for Meaning
Through readings, class discussions, plenary sessions,
self-reflective writing, and an off-campus community
service project, this course provides opportunity for
Seniors to reflect in a serious and sustained manner
on their college education and on the direction of
their lives after graduation. Students will encounter
Jewish, Christiari, and other religious perspectives
embodied in individuals who have found in these
perspectives valuable sources for facing ultimate
questions of life.
RELIGIOUS STUDIES
Students majoring in religious studies should have
developed the following competencies by the time
they graduate:
• familiarity with the principal concerns and
methods of the field of religious studies.
• kiiowledge of a chosen focal area that allows
the student to converse with ease on subjects
related to the area and make appropriate
judgments based on critical study.
• capacity to make effective use of appropriate
historical, literary, and critical tools for the
study of religious texts and traditions.
• evidence of integrative self-reflection showing
that the student is engaged in a serious effort to
synthesize new information and insight into a
personally meaningful world view.
Students majoring in religious studies must take the
basic course, Introduction to Religious Studies
(RE 201H), and at least two courses from each of
the following areas: Biblical studies (including
RE 242H), historical and theological studies
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(including either RE 241 H or RE 244H), non-
Western religions (including RE 240G) and two
additional religious studies courses ot the student's
choice. At least four of the courses beyond the
introductory course must be 300 level or above.
Directed and independent study courses may be
taken toward fulfillment of this major.
In addition to the successful completion of courses
just described, students will normally be expected to
fulfill a senior comprehensive exam, consisting of
three written exams, a scholarly paper in a focal area
of the student's choice, and an oral exam. Excep-
tional students may be invited to do a senior thesis
rather than the comprehensive exam.
For a minor in religious studies a student will
normally take RE 201 H plus tour courses in
the discipline, subject to the approval of the
discipline faculty.
An interdisciplinary concentration in Religious
Education is also available. This concentration,
under the super\'ision of a three-member interdisci-
plinary faculty committee, requires the completion
of at least nine courses, including two in Biblical
studies, and two in theological and historical
studies (including RE 241 H). The remaining five
courses are selected from the area of psychology
and counseling studies. This concentration
should appeal especially to students contemplating
professional careers with church and synagogue,
and to students who wish to work as lay people in
religious institutions.
RE 20 IH Introduction to Religious Studies
Religicxis experience aiid ideas as they are expressed
in such cultural forms as community, ritual, myth,
doctrine, ethics, scripture and art; synthesizing
personal religious ideas and values.
RE 206H The Bible, Gender, and
Sexual Politics
Relations between biblical literature and issues of
sexual difference, gender socialization, misogyny, and
the question of origins of patriarchy.
RE 21 OH Introduction to Christian Ethics
(Directed Study Available). Some major figures in
the histor>' of Christian ethics, with most emphasis
on contemporary approaches. Introduction to some
of the most important issues and methods.
RE 220H The Bible in American Culture
The biblical books have served as myths for
segments of the population, as material for laws, as
forces behind social movements, and as background
for art. Explore the Bible's place as an American icon
and influence.
RE 22 IH Religion in America
(Directed Study Available) The beliefs, behavior
and institutions of Judaism and Christianity in
American life. The uniqueness of the American
religious experience and its impact on American
institutional patterns.
RE 230G Yogis, Mystics, Shamans
Texts on sacred power, the specific technique by
which it is developed, and contemporary practices
that are based on archaic models. RE 240G recom-
mended but not required.
RE 234H Goddess in Eastern Tradition
Regional goddesses in India, China, and Japan. The
relationship between women and the divine
feminine principle within the ce^ntext of Asian
cultures compared with contemporary western
expressions of Goddess culture. RE 240G recom-
mended but not required.
RE 240G Non-Western Religions
Tlie founders of non- Western religions, their life
experiences, religious views and the emergence of
their teachings as coherent systems, with compari-
sons to the Judaeo-Christian tradition.
RE 24 IH History of Christianity
Beliefs, practices and institutions of the Christian
Church through the past nineteen centuries. The
great theological debates, significant issues, and
formative thinkers.
RE 242H Introduction to the BiWe
Emphasis on literary craft of biblical literature, and
relations between it and the arts throughout history,
especially in contemporary culture.
RE 244H Judaism, Christianity and Islam
Major religions of Middle East, Judaism, Christianity,
Islam. Historical development, literature and
contributions to the West. The Bible and Koran.
RE 272H Creativity and the Sacred
Exploration of connections between the visual and
literary' arts and the sacred. Students will examine
the significant interconnections of art and the sacred
by analyzing forms, styles, symbolism, themes, and
narrative structures.
RE 305 Biblical Exegesis
Close reading of a particular section of the Bible, its
socio-historical background, literary, theological,
philological, grammatical and rhetorical characteris-
tics. Prerequisite: RE 242.
RE319G The Hindu Tradition
Yoga, meditation, karma, reincarnation, major
devotional and ceremonial traditions that have
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developed around Shiva, Vishnu, and the Goddess.
The dynamic between popular worship and the
contemplative traditions of Hindu culture. RE 240G
recommended hut not required.
RE 320H The Buddhist Tradition
Gautama's enlightenment, the Noble Eight-fold
Path, development of Buddhist ideas and practices as
they spread from India to South and East Asia,
contrasting Western religious views with those ot
another world religion.
RE 32 IH Indigenous Religions
Religious traditions ot native peoples, with focus on
sacred power, deity, tutelar^' spirits, shamanic states
of consciousness, ceremony, and sacred narrative;
Attention also given to native concerns about
lineage and authenticity in contemporary' practices.
RE 329H Liberation Theology
The growth of Latin American, black feminist, and
European political liberation theologies from earlier
forms of theology, their development and contribu-
tion to the wider theology, and responses to them.
RE 330H Human Nature and Destiny
Study a major theme associated with Christian
understandings of the nature ot human life, the
relationship between the individual and society,
historicity, purposiveness of human lite, relationship
between humans and nature.
RE 340H Religious Riddles
Exploration of how short narratives provoke a
religious response. Emphasis upon the New Testa-
ment parables, with comparative work on Zen koans
and fables from various cultures.
RE 345H Jesus in Ancient and Modem Media
Literary, historical, and theological investigation ot
ancient canonical and ancient gospels coupled with
exploration of modem manifestations of Jesus in art,
scholarship, religion, fiction, and film.
RE 350E Ecology, Chaos, and Sacred
Examine the struggle ot ecological order against the
inbreaking of chaos. How is the one maintained
against the other? Is "reality" chaos or order? How
does one's world-view affect one's understanding of
ecology', chaos, or "reality?"
RE 35 IE A Culture of Science and Faith
This interdisciplinary course will examine the two
seemingly different approaches to the environment
that religion and science developed. The signifi-
cance of the disparity will be examined by analyzing
the writings of prominent theologians and scientists.
RE 354H Archaeology of Palestine
Explore recent trends, focusing on the early history
ot Israel arid Judah as an access to the larger field.
Possible opportunities tor summer field work.
RE 36 IH Contemporary Christian Thought
In-depth survey of the major religious thinkers ot the
20th ceiitury including Barth, Bultmann, Tillich,
Niebuhr, Buber, Kung, and Moltmann.
RE 37 IH Religions of China and Japan
Taoism and Confucianism m China, Shinto in Japan
and the imported tradition of Buddhism and its
regional developments in various schools; the
syncretistic character ot East Asian religiosity.
RE 240G recommended but not required.
RE 373H Women and Religion
Investigate the roles that women play in various
world religions. Study issues of power and
expression in public vs. private worship; priesthood;
the relationship between the divine feminine and
female practitioners; and the possibilities for change
within tradition.
RE 381E Ecotheology
The major dimensions of the current ecological crisis
and its roots in Western tradition, how Judaeo-
Christian thought has traditionally regarded nature
and its relationship to God and humans, and
implications for action.
RE 382H Nature and the Sacred:
Religion and Ecology
Examine the ways in which religions shape
human understandings and treatment of the
natural environment, with an emphasis on non-
Western religions.
RE 383H Hindu Mystical Poetry
Representative works from the classical, medieval
and contemporary periods, different genres and
regional philosophies represented by various poets.
RE 39 IG Myths of Creation and Destruction
A comparative investigation of how cultures have
accounted for their place in the cosmos by means ot
telling myths of origin and ot endings/destruction.
Emphasis upon cross-cultural comparison of myths.
RE 401 Internship in Religious Education
Supervised, field-based experience in church work,
with a minimum of 150 hours on-site experience.
Permission of instructor required.
RE 440 Strange Fire: God and the Book
A way into "biblical theology" that focuses on questions
about sacred writing and god-talk (theology). Sur\'ey
past thinking, explore more modem directions.
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RE 443 Seminar on Hindu Tantra
Meditative techniques and visualizations, mantra
recitations, mystic diagrams, yogic practice, worship
of the Goddess. The sacred origin of sound and
language, the nature of supreme consciousness.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
RE 449 Religion and Imagination
Philosophical and theological treatments of
imagination in religion and in all ot lite, their
implications for religion, faith and the role of
intellectual reflection in religion. Focus on Chris-
tianity, but principles have broader implications.
Prerequisite: Permission of instnictor.
R.O.T.C. (RESERVE OFFICER'S
TRAINING CORPS)
AEROSPACE STUDIES
AIR FORCE R.O.T.C.
The Air Force Reser\'e Officers Training Corps
(AFROTC) cuniculum includes 12-16 course hours
of instruction by active dur\' Air Force eifficers over a
one- to four-year period. A student who completes
the AFROTC program will receive an Air Force
Commission as a second lieutenant and is guaran-
teed a position in the active duty Air Force at a
starting pay of approximately $36,000 per year.
AFROTC is offered as a one-, two-, three-, or four-
year program. The three- and four-year programs
normally require a student to successfully complete
all degree requirements for award of a bachelor's
degree, 14 or 16 course hours of AFROTC classes
respectively, and a four-week field training encamp-
ment between his/her sophomore and junior years.
The two-year program gives students who do not
enroll in AFROTC during their freshman and
sophomore years the opportunity of taking
AFROTC. Students should apply iov the two-year
program by December of the Sophomore year.
The one-year program is provided to students
entering their senior year - per the needs of the
Air Force. The one and two year students attend a
six-week field-training encampment in the first
available summer.
R.O.T.C. students take a 1 .8 hour non-credit
leadership laboratory' in addition to the academic
classes. Students wear the Air Force uniform during
these periods and are taught customs and courtesies
of the Air Force. Leadership Laboratoi7 is open to
students who are members ot the Reserve Office
Training Coips or are eligible to pursue a commission
as determined by the Professor of Aerospace Studies.
AFROTC 4, 3, 2, and 1-year scholarships are
available for eligible applicants. These scholarships
pay all tuition, fees, books and a $250-$400 per
mcinth tax-tree stipend. Non-scholarship st)pho-
mores are eligible for the General Military Course
Incentive, receive up to $1,500 in tuition. Non-
scholarship students in the final two years of the
program are eligible for the Professional Officer
Course Incentive (POCI) and a monthly $350-$400
tax-free stipend. Qualified POCI students receive up
to $3,850 a year which covers tuition, fees and
books. Those interested in more informatitin about
scholarship criteria should contact the AFROTC
Department.
Students interested in enrolling in the programs can
begin registration procedures through the ROTC
office in BEH 360 or by registering for the appropri-
ate "AFR" course through university registration.
Veterans, active duty personnel, and graduate
students are encouraged to inquire about special
accelerated programs designed for them. TTie
AFROTC phone number is (813) 974-3367.
Eckerd College will award one Eckerd College course
for the first two years (equivalent to tour semester
hours) and three course credits (equivalent to twelve
semester hours) for the successful completion of the
final two years.
ARMY RESERVE OFFICER'S
TRAINING CORPS (R.O.T.C.)
The Department of Military Science tor Army
Reserve Officers Training Corps (R.O.T.C.) was
established to select and prepare students to serve as
officers in the Regular and Reser\'e components of
the United States Army. TTie curriculum is designed
to develop the student's leadership potential and
improve students' planning, organizational, and
managerial skills.
Army R.O.T.C. training is divided into two phases:
the first two years constitute the Basic Course; the
last two the Advanced Course. The Department
offers both a four and a two year program, each
leading to a commission as a second lieutenant in
the United States Army The four-year program
requires completion of the Basic Course, a five-week
field training course, and the Advanced Course.
Students with prior active military service or
previous training at military' schools may exempt
from some or all of the Basic Course. Students with
questions concerning the various options should
contact the Professor of Military Science for more
infonnation. Enrollment is open to qualified students
at all levels, including graduate students. Ofterings
are published each semester.
Army R.O.T.C. training provides scholarships, pay,
free uniforms and textbooks. Scholarships are
awarded (.in a competitive basis in all academic
majors. The scholarship pays full tuition, books, lab
and mandatoiy fees, and certain other academic
expenses. All Advanced Course and scholarship
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students receive a monthly subsistence payment that
ranges from $250.00 as a freshman to $350.00 as a
senior. This is in addition to the pay of approxi-
mately $700.00 while attending the five- week field
training course at the Leader Development and
Assessment Course, at Fort Lewis, Washington.
Additional skills training: Airborne School, Air
Assault School, and the Northern Warfare School
are available to both Basic and Advanced Course
students during semester breaks. Additional skills
training is also available during the academic year to
include first aid, rappelling, orienteering, etc.
Basic Course: The Basic Course consists of four
semesters of classroom instruction of one hour each
week and a leadership lab. Students incur no military'
commitment by participating in the Basic Course. In
lieu of attending die basic course classroom instmc-
tion, a student may attend the four-week Leadership
Training Course at Fort Knox, Kentucky during the
summer of the student's sophomore year.
Advanced Course: TTie Advanced Course consists of
four semesters of classroom instniction of three hours
each week. Leadership lab, physical fitness and field
training exercises, arid a five-week training phase at
Leader Development and Assessment Course.
This course is designed to prepare the student who
desires to be a Professional Army Officer for duty,
either Active Army, Reserve or National Guard.
Additional follow-on training is available to selected
cadets at both US based and overseas active
Army units.
Job Opportunities: The newly commissioned officer
can be guaranteed Reserve or National Guard duty,
or compete for an Active Duty commission. Prior to
commissioning the student may request to serve in a
number of career fields to include aviation, engineer-
ing, medical, law, law enforcement, logistics, and
personnel administration.
Reejuirements for an R.O.T.C. Commission:
Students who desire to earn a commission as a
Second Lieutenant in the United States Army must
meet the following requirements: four semesters of
the R.O.T.C. Advanced Course, successful comple-
tion of the Professional Military Education Courses
(written communication skills, computer literacy,
and military history), attendance at Leader Develop-
ment and Assessment Course, maintain and
graduate with a minimum of a 2.0 GPA, successful
completion of the Army Physical Readiness Test,
compliance with Arnny height arid weight standards,
and other requirements of the United States Amiy.
For more information contact USF Army R.O.T.C.
at (813) 974-4065, or visit the website at http://
web.usf.edu/usfarotc/
R.O.XC.
Eckerd College will award one Eckerd College course
credit (equivalent to four semester hours) for each
course completed for two semesters for a total of four
course credits (equivalent to sixteen semester hours)
for the complete four year program.
AFRl 1101 Foundations of U.S. Air Force
Introduction to the Air Force Reserve Officer
Training Corps (AFROTC) and the United States
Air Force (USAF) including lessons in officership
and professionalism as well as an introduction to
communication. A minimum of 80 percent atten-
dance is required for a passing grade. First semester of
a four semester sequence. Four semesters required for
one course credit.
AFR2 1120 Foundations of U.S. Air Force
Introduction to the Air Force Reserve Officer
Training Corps (AFROTC) and the United States
Air Force (USAF) including lessons in officership
and professionalism as well as an introduction to
commmiication. A minimum of 80 percent atten-
dance is required for a passing grade. Second
semester of a four semester sequence. Four semesters
required for one course credit.
AFR3 2130 History of Air and Space Power I
A study of air power from balloons and dirigibles to
the space-age global positioning systems in the
Persian Gulf War. Emphasis is on the employment of
air power in WWl and WWII and how it affected
the evolution of air power concepts and doctrine.
A minimum of 80 percent attendance is required
for a passing grade. Third semester of a four
semester sequence. Four semesters required for one
course credit.
AFR4 2140 History of Air and Space Power 2
Historical review of air power employment in
military and nonmilitary operations in support of
national objectives. Emphasis is on the period from
post WWII to present. A minimum of 80 percent
attendance is required for a passing grade. Fourth
semester of a four semester sequence. Four semesters
required for one course credit.
AFRl 3220 Air Force Leadership and
Management I
An integrated management course, emphasizing the
individual as a manager in an Air Force environ-
ment. The individual motivational and behavioral
processes, leadership, communication, and group
dynamics are covered to provide a foundation for
the development of the junior officer's professional
skills. A minimum of 80 percent attendance is
required for a passing grade. First semester of a two
semester sequence. Two semesters required for one
course credit.
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R.O.T.C.
AFR2 3231 Air Force Leadership and
Management II
A continuation of the study of Air Force advance-
ment and leadership. Concentration is on advanced
leadership topics, organizational and personal values,
and military ethics. A minimum ot 80 percent
attendance is required for a passing grade. Second
semester of a two semester sequence. Two semesters
required for one course credit.
AFR 4201 National Security Forces I
A study of the Anned Forces as an integral element
of society, with an emphasis on American civil-
military relations and context in which U.S. defense
policy is fomiulated and implemented. A minimum
of 80 percent attendance in scheduled classes is
required for a passing grade.
AFR 42 11 National Security Forces II
A continuation ot the study of the Armed Forces in
contemporary' American society. Concentration is
on the requisites tor maintaining adequate national
security forces; constraints on the national defense
structure; strategic preparedness; national security
policy; and military justice. A minimum of 80
percent attendance in scheduled classes is required
for a passing grade.
MARl 1 00 IC Leadership in the
Army Profession
Examines the unique duties and responsibilities of
officers, organization and role of the Army, review
skills pertaining to fitness and communication,
analyze Army values and expected ethical behavior.
Lee. -Lab. First semester of a two semester sequence.
Two semesters required for one course credit.
MAR2 1002C Basic Leadership
Presents ftindamental leadership concepts and
doctrine, practice basic skills that underlie effective
problem solving, examine the officer experience.
Lee. -Lab. Second semester of a two semester se-
quence. Two semesters required for one course credit.
MAR 1 2 1 1 C Leadership in Changing
Environments
Develops knowledge of self, self-confidence, and
individual leadership skills, develop problem solving
and critical thinking skills, apply communication,
feedback, and conflict resolution skills. Lecture-Lab.
First semester of a two semester sequence. Two
semesters required for one course credit.
MAR2 2102C Leadership and Teamwork
Focuses on self-development guided by knowledge of
self and group processes, challenges current beliefs,
knowledge, and skills. Second semester of a two
semester sequence. Two semesters required for one
course credit.
MARl 320 IC Leading Teams
Examines skills that underlie effective problem
solving, analyze military missions and plan military
operations, execute squad battle drills. First semester
of a two semester sequence. Two semesters required
for one course credit.
MAR2 3202C Leadership and Ethics
Probes leader responsibilities that foster an ethical
command climate, develop cadet leadership
competencies, apply principles and techniques of
effective written and oral communication. Second
semester ot a two semester sequence. Two semesters
required for one course credit.
MARl 4301C Leadership Development
Discuss staff organization, functions, and processes,
analyze counseling responsibilities and methods, and
apply leadership and problem solving principles to a
complex case study/simulation. First semester of a
two semester sequence. Two semesters required for
one course credit.
MAR2 4302C Officership
Capstone course to explore topics relevant to second
lieutenants entering the Army, describe legal aspects
ot decision making and leadership, analyze Army
organization from tactical to strategic level. Second
semester of a two semester sequence. Two semesters
required for one course credit.
SEA SEMESTER
An opportunity tor qualified students to earn a
semester of credit in an academic, scientific and
practical experience leading to a realistic under-
standing of the sea, sponsored by the Sea Education
Association, Inc. (S.E.A.).
Students spend the first half of the semester (the six-
week shore component) in Woods Hole, Massachu-
setts, receiving instruction in oceanography, nautical
science and maritime studies. They then go to sea for
the second half ot the semester (the six-week sea
component) for a practical laboratory experience.
The program may be begun at several times during
the academic year.
For more information, contact the Office of
International Education and Off Campus Programs.
Block credit tor tour courses is awarded for the
successffil completion of the five topics listed below.
Students from any major may apply and this satisfies
the Environmental Perspective requirement. Sea
Education Association, Inc. (S.E.A.) offers a shorter
summer program for three course block credit.
Students interested in the summer program must
apply directly to S.E.A.
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SM 301 Oceanography
Survey of the characteristics and processes of the
global ocean. Prerequisite: one semester of a college
laboratory course in a physical or biological science.
SM 302 Maritime Studies
A multidisciplinar^' study ot the history, literature
and art ot our maritime heritage, and the political
and economic problems of contemporary
maritime affairs.
SM 303 Nautical Science
Navigation, naval architecture, ship construction,
marine engineering systems and the physics of sail.
SM 304 Practical Oceanography 1
Shore component. Introduction to the tools and
techniques of the practicing oceanographer. First
component of a two component course. Both
components required for one course credit.
SM 305 Practical Oceanography II
Advanced
Sea component. Individually designed research
project; operation of the vessel. Second component
of a two component course. Both components
required for one course credit.
SOCIOLOGY
Sociology concerns the application of scientific
methods to the study of the diverse ways m which
social forces shape individual conduct and experi-
ence. Theories of human behavior are developed and
tested through the collection and analysis ot
empirical evidence. The discipline strives to provide
students with perspectives and methods that may be
applied to understanding a broad range of social
phenomena.
Knowledge and skills expected ot sociology students:
• Sociology students learn critical thinking skills,
including the ability to challenge common
assumptions, formulate questions, evaluate
evidence, and reach reasoned conclusions.
• Critical thinking skills are developed from a
foundation of sociological theory. Students
acquire knowledge of traditional and emergent
sociological perspectives that may be applied
to understanding the various dimensions of
social life.
• Methodological competency is necessary to the
development and application of critical
thinking. Students acquire qualitative and
quantitative research skills which allow an
appreciation of sociological research, and
■ facilitate the critique of evidence underlying
many issues of public debate.
Sociology
• The sociology discipline is committed to the
active engagement of student learning. Many
courses provide opportunities for research
projects and experiential learning assignments
that extend learning beyond the classroom to
the real world laboratory' of social life.
• Sociology students develop writing arid
speaking skills needed to present ideas and
research efforts in a cogent and scholarly form.
Clear, organized presentation of ideas and
research is requisite to sociological training.
Consequently, every effort is made to help
students improve their oral and written
communication skills.
• Sociology- provides an appreciation of cultural
and social diversity. Students learn to recognize
and comprehend global and national diversity
of social life, and thus locate personal values
and self-identity within the context ot our
complex and changing social world.
Students of sociology are required to complete a core
of six courses with a minimum ot C grade in each
course. SO 10 IS Introduction to Sociology provides
the foundation of theoretical perspective, research
methods, and substantive areas of investigation that
are shared across the discipline. SO 160M Statistical
Methods instructs students in the techniques of
quantitative data analysis. In SO 260 Qualitative
Methods and SO 360 Research Design, students
develop an advanced understanding of research
methods that includes application to real world
social issues. SO 310 Social Stratification provides a
thorough examination of the structure arid dynamics
of inequality. SO 410 The History of Social Thought
elaborates sociological theory in an intensive
examination of perspectives for explaining social
behavior. In addition to the six core requirements,
each student selects four sociology electives toward
completion of the ten courses in the major. It is also
possible for the student to focus the four electives on
specialization in criminal justice.
The minor in Sociology consists of SO lOlS
Introduction to Sociology and any other four courses
with an SO prefix.
SO lOlS Introduction to Sociology
An introduction to the principles and methods of
sociology, as well as important research findings.
SO 11 OS Sociology of Sex Roles
This course examines differences in the behavior and
experiences of men and women. The objective is to
examine some commonly identified patterns of
agreement and disagreement between males and
females throughout our society. Prerequisite:
SO lOlS.
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Sociology
SO 120S Social Problems
The course will tocus on the sociological understand-
ing oi social problems. The major topics include
crime and justice; sexual orientation; disability;
health and the health care; national security; world
population; race and ethnicity.
SO 135 S Self and Society
Survey of research on the relationship between
human self-consciousness and socialization.
SO 160M Statistical Methods
Introduction to quantitative techniques for data
analysis in the social sciences. Univariate descrip-
tion, bivariate description, and statistical inference.
SO 221 Juvenile Delinquency
Analyzing juvenile delinquency through examina-
tion of the collective nature of human behavior, the
function of values and normative patterns, and social
conflict over values and resources. Prerequisite:
SO 1018.
SO 224S Criminology
The causes and consequences of crime, the historical
transition of ideas about crime, types of crime such as
street level, organized, corporate, government; the
measurement of crime and criminal deteiTcnce.
SO 235 Deviance
A sur\'ey of sociological research on deviaiice, with
an emphasis on an interactionist perspective.
Deviance is understood as interaction between those
doing something and those who feel offended or
threatened by what they are doing. Prerequisite:
SO 1018.
SO 260 Qualitative Methods
Research practicum on the observation and analysis
of human behavior. Hands-on experience with field
research methods and sociological inquiry. Prerequi-
site: 80 1018.
SO 310 Social Stratification
Inequality in the distribution of wealth, power, and
status within a social system, including the effects of
ethnicity, race, gender, occupational and wage
hierarchies. Prerequisites: 80 160M, 1018, and
permission of instructor.
SO 315 Sociology of Health and Illness
This course examines health and illness from the
perspectives of those experiencing illness and those
delivering care. It focuses on health and illness as
social phenomena involving issues such as identity,
impression-management, and role-taking.
SO 324S Introduction to Criminal Justice
Police, courts and corrections, criminal law, public
attitudes toward crime, discretionary power of police,
capital punishment, adjustments after prison release.
SO 325 Community Field Experience
Students choose an internship m a community
serving agency such as health rehabilitation, child
and family services, legal services, special education,
working a minimum of ten hours a week at the
agency. Prerequisites: Junior standing or above and
permission of instructor.
SO 326 The Family
Family roles such as children, men, women, spouses,
parents, kin examined. Ways in which family and
work life interact. Dynamic changes in American
family structure and the modem family. Prerequisite:
SO 1018.
SO 335 Social Interaction
A seminar in the study oi face-to-face behavior in
public places. The nature of deference and de-
meanor, tension between individuality and social
structure, rules governing involvement, normal
appearances, and role distance. Prerequisite:
SO 160M and 260.
SO 360 Research Design
The techniques and application of social science
research, critical evaluation of research evidence,
designing and administering a group survey project.
Prerequisite: SO 160M.
SO 404 Crime, Justice and Ethics
Apply ethical theories to analyze criminal justice
conduct. Due process in law enforcement, tension
between truth and loyalty, exercise of discretionary
power, use of force, justification for punishment.
Prerequisites: SO 2248 and 3248 or permission
of instructor.
SO 410 Senior Seminar:
History Social Thought
For sociology majors. Concepts, approaches, and
orientations that have played a part in shaping the
nature of sociology, and ideas during the 19th and
20th centuries as sociology matured.
SO 435 Social Construction of Reality
The processes whereby "society" is manufactured
such that it becomes a force external to the dynam-
ics which produced it. Primary' frameworks, the
anchoring of activity, legitimation, internalization,
selective attention, typification. Prerequisite:
SO 1018.
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SPANISH
The major in Spanish consists of nine courses and a
comprehensive examination or, with faculty
approval, a senior thesis/project. One of the nine
courses must be 400-level. Spanish majors are
expected to speak the language well enough to be
rated at the Intermediate Mid-level of proficiency as
defined by the American Council on the Teaching
ot Foreign Languages (ACTFL), and are therefore
strongly urged to spend at least one semester abroad.
The Office of International Education will assist
students in identifying appropriate programs. Please
note that all study abroad must be approved by
language faculty and cleared by the registrar.
Students are also encouraged to participate in
Eckerd's language-intensive winter terms offered in
Spain or other Spanish-speaking regions.
Tlie minor in Spanish consists of five courses.
Majors and minor who transfer credit (from the U.S.
or abroad) are required to take at least one advanced
Spanish course at Eckerd.
For more information on language study, see
Modem Languages.
SP 101 Elementary Spanish
Fundamentals of Spaiiish language with a focus on
developing skills in speaking and listening compre-
hension. Introduction to basic grammatical staic-
tures and basic vocabulary.
SP 102 Elementary Spanish
Continuation of SP 101. Completion ot SP 102
fulfills the one year language requirement. Prerequi-
site: SP 101 or equivalent.
SP 201 Intermediate Spanish 1
Comprehensive review and in-depth review of
grammar. Emphasis on interaction and communica-
tion, allowing students to express, interpret, and
negotiate meaning in context. Practice in all four
skills, including journal-based writing and fiction
reading. Prerequisite: SP 102.
SP 202 Intermediate Spanish II
Continuation of SP 201. Prerecpisite: SP 201.
SP 203 Applied Spanish: Business
An intermediate course focusing on the application
of Spanish to the business world. Practice in all four
skills concentrating on vocabulary and situations
used in commercial communication. Prerequisite:
SP 202.
SP 205 Spanish: Oral Expression
Develop proficiency in speaking and listening
comprehension. Extensive acquisition of new,
theme-based vocabulary, and exposure to authentic
Spanish
language through in-class films, followed by post-
viewing activities. In class oral presentations based
on cultural iriformation. Prerequisite: SP 202.
SP 207 Spanish: Written Expression
Development ot writing skills. Intensive review of
selected grammar topics such as relative pronouns,
indicative and subjunctive tenses, and narrating in
the past. Vocabulary acquisition and proper use of
dictionary. Prerequisite: SP 202.
SP 300H Hispanic Short Fiction
Introductory survey of the short fiction of both Spain
and Latin America during the 19th and 20th
centuries. Among the themes to be studied are social
and political injustice, women's rights, alienation,
violence, humor and love. Prerequisite: SP 207.
SP 30 IH History of the Hispanic World
History ot Spain and Latin America and their
interaction. Topics covered include Spain as a
nation, the discoveiy and conquest of the New
World, the independence, and transition from
autocracy to democracy in Latin America. Prerequi-
site: SP 205 & SP 207.
SP 305H Latin American Literature:
Dictators and Revolution
Ideas about revolution, dictatorship, democracy, war,
independence, autonomy and identity will be
discussed alter reading literary texts by major Latin
American writers including Azuela, Garcia Marquez,
Fuentes and Allende. Prerequisite: SP 207.
SP 308H Film and Literature:
Spanish Civil War
Historical overview of the Spanish Civil War. In-
depth study of texts and films that address the war in
a national and international context. Multiple
perspectives through works by authors from Spain,
England and Italy. Prerequisite: SP300.
SP 309H Film and Literature:
Hispanics in the U.S.
Selected films and narrative works of fiction and
non-fiction explore and highlight contrasting aspects
of "Anglo" and Hispanic cultures. Development of
cultural awareness through the analysis of the
general principles that guide the students' own
culture. Prerequisite: SP 207.
SP 3 lOH Film and Literature:
Lorca, Bufiuel, Dali
Contribution oi these artists to a cultural renaissance
in 20th centur\'' Spain. In-depth analysis ot selected
plays, poems, films and paintings. Taught in
conjunction with staff of the Salvador Dali Museum
in St. Petersburg. Prerequisite: SP 207.
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Spanish
SP 311H Poetry in the Hispanic World
Comprehensive introductory survey of major poets
and literary movements in the Hispanic world such
as romanticism, modemismo, and vanguardismo
with a focus on the 19th and 20th centuries.
Prerequisite: SP 207.
SP 312H Latin American Culture in Film
In-depth analysis of Latin American films by
contemporary directors like Bemberg, Cuaron,
Diegues, Lombardi and Martel covering all major
regions. Influence of class, religion, history, econom-
ics, politics and national identities in contemporary
Latin American cultures. Prerequisite: SP 300H.
SP 320H Applied Spanish: Translation
Advanced course in translation theory. Practical
application in translating technical and literary
texts. Students will translate written material mostly
from Spanish to English, but will also practice
translation from English to Spanish. Prerequisite:
Any 300 level Spanish course.
SP 401H Spanish Literature: Modem Novel
Major novels from late 19th century to the 1960's
by eminent Spanish writers such us Galdos, Baroja,
Unamuno, Cela, Delibes and Laforet. Prerequisite:
Any 300 level Spanish course.
SP 403H Spanish Literature: Modem Drama
In-depth study of major Spanish playwrights
including Buero Vallejo, Olmo, Muniz, and Feman-
Gomez. Focus on plays as socio-historical docu-
ments. Prerequisite: Any 300 level Spanish course.
SP 407H Hispanic Women Writers
Spanish and Latin American women writers, the
world they lived in and how they helped change it.
Dynamics ot gender, class and education. Introduc-
tion to feminist literary criticism. Prerequisites: Any
300 level Spanish course.
SP 408H Latin American Literature:
Reinventing Fiction
Understanding the social messages and aesthetic
literary innovations, such as magical realism, in key
works of 20th century Latin American literature by
authors such as Vargas Llosa, Garcia Marquez and
Fuentes. Prerequisite: Any 300 level course.
STATISTICS
MA 133M Statistics, An Introduction
For description, see Mathematics.
Credit will be given for only one of MA 133M
and the Behavioral Science statistics courses below,
but not both.
SO 160M Statistical Methods
For description, see Sociology.
BE 260M Statistical Methods for Natural Sciences
For description, see Behavioral Sciences.
MN 260M Statistical Methods: Management and
Economics For description, see Management.
PO 260M Political Science Research Methods
For description, see Political Science.
PS 200/201M Statistics and Research Design I and II
For description, see Psychology.
THEATRE
Tlieatre is education tor life. The communications,
analytical and artistic skills learned as a theatre
major will serve you in good stead in whatever
field you find yourselves. Theatre at Eckerd is
designed to prepare students for the "real world" of
professional theatre and the varied demands of the
global workplace.
Theatre is a creative art, which has been and
remains an essential force in the creation of every
community since the dawn of civilization. The
study of theatre requires discipline, commitment
and stamina. Eckerd theatre students are indepen-
dent, adaptable, motivated and responsible
creative thinkers much in demand in every field
of opportunity.
Tlieatre students develop skills in acting, directing
and technical theatre. They acquire knowledge of
plays, theatrical periods and innovators. They learn
the functions and responsibilities of theatre profes-
sionals and theatrical organizations. Every student
completes an internship at a professional theatre.
Theatre is a communal activity, and every student at
Eckerd is encouraged to participate onstage or
backstage, regardless of experience level. The theatre
is inclusive, stimulating and just plain fun!
The academic requirements for theatre majors are
10 courses which include Stagecraft, Basic Acting,
Theatre History, Theatre Practicum, Directing,
Theatre Internship, three theatre electives, and the
Senior Showcase. A suggested sequence of courses is
as follows:
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Theatre
Freshmen
Basic Acting
Stagecraft
Theatre History
Sophomores
Tlieatre Practicum
Theatre elective
Juniors
Directing
Theatre Internship
Theatre elective
Seniors
Senior Showcase
Theatre elective
A minor in theatre requires five courses, of which at
least two are at the 200 level or ahove.
TH 101 A The Human Instrument
Exploration of the potentials for use ot the hody,
voice, movement, energy, sensory awareness, mind,
and psyche through a wide range of exercises.
TH 102 A The Living Theatre
Overview of practical and aesthetic considerations of
the theatre arts, along with performance and theatre
technology. Class critiques of dramatic productions
on campus. Short scenes performed in class.
TH 145A Design Basics
An introduction to the elements and principles of
design, and the design process. Exposure to drafting
techniques and computer-aided design and drafting.
Grading is based on practical projects in design, and
research into design history.
TH 161A Stagecraft
Basic principles and procedures for constructing the
stage picture. Theatre terms, use of hand and power
tools, set construction, scene painting, special effects
and new products.
TH 162 A Stage Lighting
Basic principles and procedures for electricity and
stage lighting. Instruments, terminology, wiring,
drawing light plots, lamps, dimmers, lighting
control equipment.
TH 163 A Basic Acting
Development of basic tools of the actor through
reading, discussion, acting exercises and scene work.
Introduction to several approaches to the craft of
acting. TH lOlA recommended.
TH 170A Introduction to Filmmaking
See Computer Science CS 170 A.
TH 202A Improvisation
Introduction to basic techniques of improvisation
and theatre games. Should be viewed as a "labora-
tory" course. Students work with techniques
developed by a variety of theatrical innovators, with
emphasis on controlled creativity. Permission of
instructor required.
TH 23 3 A Plays in Performance
Go to the theatre. Leani about acting technique,
playwriting styles and theatre criticism through
an examination of performance, by attendance at
ten plays over the course of the semester. Learn
techniques of play analysis and how to write an
effective critique.
THl 235A Theatre Practicirai - 1st Semester
A laboratory experience in performance and
production. Students learn professional theatre
etiquette, stage management, technical and
perfomiance skills. Two semesters required for one
course credit. Must include one assignment in
technical theatre.
TH2 23 5 A Theatre Practicum - 2nd Semester
Continuation of Theatre Practicum. Two semesters
required for one course credit.
TH 238A Silent Movies
An exploration of the world of silent movies, the
genre which gave birth to the motion picture as we
know it. Examination of the themes, ideas and
technical vocabulary of filmmaking. Includes the
production of a three minute silent movie.
TH 245 Scene Design
Play analysis and research for creating scene designs.
Drawings, groundplans, renderings, model-making.
Each student will produce a number of designs.
Prerequisite: TH 161 A or TH 162A or pemiission
of instmctor.
TH 257 Acting: Viewpoints/
Devising Theatre
Focus on practical study in areas of acting, e.g.,
ensemble, improvisation, characterization, voice,
dialects, maskwork, scene-study, acting styles,
auditioning. Prerequisite: TH 163A of permission
of instructor.
TH 263A Technical Theatre
Focus on academic/practical study in areas of
technical theatre, e.g., stage management, advanced
stagecraft, welding, drafting, scene painting, etc.
Prerequisite: TH 161 A or 162 A or permission
of instructor.
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Theatre
TH 282A Theatre History
Theatrical as opposed to purely literary values in
Eastern and Western culture, and the forces that
contributed to the development ot various styles of
presentation in each distinct historical period, with a
key script from each period.
TH 322A Communication Arts
and Persuasion
The principles, values, forms and effects of persuasive
public communication. Film and \'ideo tape
examples. Experience in analysis, reasoning,
evidence and organization of the persuasive speech.
Not open to Freshmen.
TH 3 23 A Oral Interpretation of Literature
Read literature for characterization, locus, teclinical
considerations, devices of language and structure,
text analysis. Lectures, exercises to develop begin-
ning readers, and at least six oral presentations
projects. Attendance essential because of emphasis
on performance.
TH333A Play Reading
An exploration of current and contemporary plays
produced in New York and London. Designed to
increase overall theatrical vocabulaiy and foster skills
in script analysis and communication.
TH 357 Acting: Viewpoints /Devising Theatre
Continuation of TH 257. Prerequisite: TH 257.
TH 372 Directing
Study and practice of play-directing theories and
techniques: analysis of play, rehearsal process,
organizational procedures from script to production.
Productions provide menu for Lunchbox Theatre
Series. Prerequisite: TH 163 A or equivalent
experience or permission of instructor.
TH 457 Acting: Viewpoints/Devising Theatre
Continuation of TH 357. Prerequisite: TH 357.
TH 473 Advanced Directing
Develop a personal directing style to meet the
requirements of a given script, whether period or
modem piece. Each director prepares at least two
examples for an audience. Critique discussions.
Prerequisite: TH 372.
TH 499 Senior Showcase
All graduating seniors are required to participate
in senior showcase, a performance designed to
highlight their skills as performers and/or designers.
Majors only.
VISUAL ARTS See Art.
WESTERN HERITAGE IN
A GLOBAL CONTEXT
All freshmen are required to take Western Heritage
in a Global Context 1 and 11. These courses explore
central concepts and materials of civilization and
introduce freshmen to the themes of Eckerd
College's general education program. Western
Heritage in a Global Context courses are interdis-
ciplinary, using lecture and discussion formats. The
discussion sections are the same groups, with the
same instructor, as the autumn tenn groups.
Selected freshmen in the Honors Program meet
weekly for the academic year and are awarded a
course credit for WHl/2 184 Western Heritage
in a Global Context (Honors). Tliis is in addition
to Western Heritage in a Global Context I and 11.
Admission is by application to the Honors
Program Director.
WH 181 West Heritage-Global Context I
The first course in ger^eral education introduces
values through the study of the Greek, Roman,
Chinese, and Indian worlds, using masterworks of
those civilizations.
WH 182 West Heritage-Global Context II
Exploring the post Renaissance world through
literature, the arts, scientific accomplishments, and
other major endeavors.
WHl 184 Western Heritage (Honors) -
1st semester
The Freshman course for students in the Honors
Program. Students meet weekly for the academic
year and are awarded a course credit. Admission is by
application to the Honors Program Director. Two
semesters required for one course credit.
WH2 184 Western Heritage (Honors) -
2nd semester
Continuation of the Freshman course for students
in the Honors Program. Students meet weekly
for the academic year and are awarded a course
credit. Admission is by application to the Honors
Program Director. Two semesters required for one
course credit.
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Women's and Gender Studies
WOMEN'S AND
GENDER STUDIES
Weimen's and gender studies is an interdisciplinary
major in human societies, both past and present. It is
also an inquiry into women's material, cultural and
economic production, their collective undertakings
and self descriptions. The women's and gender
studies major seeks to provide opportunities tor:
• acquiring breadth of learning and integrating
knowledge across academic disciplines.
• developing an understanding and respect
for the integrity of self and others.
• learning to communicate effectively.
• cleveloping the knowledge, abilities,
appreciation and motivations that liberate
men and women.
• seriously encountering with the values
dimensions of individual growth and
social interaction.
Majors develop integrative skill competencies in
bibliographic instruction, writing excellence, close
reading of texts, creative problem-solving, small
group communication, oral communication, and
expressive awareness.
Students majoring in women's and gender studies
must take a minimum of ten courses, including
WG 20 IH, and then nine courses in three disci-
plines in consultation with their Mentors. Five ot
these courses must be at the 300 level or above.
Majors must successfully pass a Senior comprehen-
sive examination or, if invited by the faculty, write a
Senior thesis.
For a minor in women's and gender studies, students
take five courses including WG 20 IH. Three of the
five courses must be at the 300 level or above.
Descriptions of the following courses in the
major are found in the disciplinary listings:
AMERICAN STUDIES
AM 307H Rebels with a Cause: Radicals,
Reactionaries and Reformers
(Directed Study available)
AM 308H Becoming Visible: Sex, Gender and
American Culture (Directed Study available)
ANTHROPOLOGY
AN 208S Human Sexuality
AN 289S Gender: Cross-cultural Perspective
ART
CR 3 84 A Twentieth Century American
Women in the Arts
CHINESE
CN 208G Gender/Sexuality in Asian Literature
CN 268 A Love &. Justice/Chinese Tlieater
CN 30 IH Hero/Anti-Hero in Chinese Literature
CN 302H East Meets West: Chinese Cinema
COMPOSITION
FD 122 Analytical and Persuasive Writing:
Writing and Gender
CREATIVE WRITING
CW 305 A Journals, Diaries, and Letters:
The Intimate Connection
ECONOMICS
EC 28 IS Principles of Microeconomics
EC 371 Economics of Labor Markets
FRENCH
FR 404 Themes in French Literature
FR 406 French Theatre on Stage
HISTORY
HI 32 IH Women in Modem America: The Hand
that Cradles the Rock (Directed Study available)
HI 324G Native American History
HI 366H Inside Nazi Gennany
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
HD 204 Socialization: A Study of Gender Issues
HD 209 Childhood Roles and Family Systems
LITERATURE
LI 205 H Woman as Metaphor
LI 312H Literature and Women
MANAGEMENT
MN 371 Organizational Behavior & Leadership
PHILOSOPHY
PL 10 IH Introduction to Philosophy
PL 24 IH Ethics: Tradition and Critique
PL 244H Social and Political Philosophy
PL 246H Philosophy and Film
PL 312H American Philosophy
PL 342H 20th Century' Philosophical Movements
POLITICAL SCIENCE
PO 103G Introduction to International Relations
PC 342S Hunger, Plenty, and Justice
PO 315 Theories of War and Peace
PO 316 Women and Politics Worldwide
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Women's and Gender Studies
PSYCHOLOGY
PS 202 Psychology' of Childhood and Adolescence
PS 203 Psychology of Adulthood and Aging
RELIGIOUS STUDIES
RE 206H The Bihle, Gender, and Sexual Politics
RE 220H The Bihle in American Culture
RE 234H The Goddess in Eastern Tradition
RE 329H Liberation Theology
RE 36 IH Contemporary Christian Thought
RE 373H Women and Religion
RE 38 IE Ecotheology
SOCIOLOGY
SO 326 The Family
SO 345S Complex Organizations
SPANISH
SP 407H Spanish Women Writers
WG 20 IH Introduction to Women's &
Gender Studies
Issues involved in the social and historical construc-
tion of gender and gender roles from an interdisci-
plinary' perspective. Human gender differences, male
and female sexuality, relationship between gender,
race and class.
WG 203H Women in the Ancient World
Examines the role and status ot women (both
aristocratic and lower-class) and goddesses in the
ancient Greek and Romaii world, as well as represen-
tations of them in ancient literature and art.
Also discusses the family, social relations, and
gender stereotypes in the ancient world and their
influence today.
WG 22 IH Black Women in America
Slavery, the work force, the family, education,
politics, social psychology, and feminism.
WRITING WORKSHOP
See Creative Writing.
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CAMPUS AND STUDENT LIFE
At Eckerd, learning is not restricted to the
classroom. TTie college cherishes the freedom that
students experience in the college community and
in the choices they make concerning their own
personal growth. At the same time, each student,
as a member of a Christian community
of learners, is expected to contribute to this
coinmunity and to accept and live by its \'alues
and standards: commitment to tmth and excel-
lence; devotion to knowledge and understanding;
sensitivity to the rights and needs of others; belief
in the inherent worth of all human beings and
respect for human differences; contempt for
dishonesty, prejudice and destaictiveness. Just as
Eckerd intends that its students shall be compe-
tent givers throughout their lives, it expects that
giving shall be the hallmark of behavior and
relationships in college lite. Just as Eckerd seeks to
provide each student with opportunities for
learning and excellence, each student is expected
to play a significant part in the vitality and
integrity of the college community.
As an expression of willingness to abide by these
standards, every student, upon entering Eckerd
College, is expected to sign the Shared Commit-
ment and the Honor Pledge that guide student life
on campus. For a full description of the Shared
Commitment, see page 4.
THE CITY
St. Petersburg is a vibrant cit^' in its own right, and
St. Petersburg, Tampa, and Clearwater together
fonn a metropolitan area of over two million
people with all the services and cultural facilities
of any area this size.
St. Petersburg and nearby cities ofter art museums,
symphony orchestras, road show engagements of
Broadway plays, rock concerts, circuses, ice shows,
and other attractions.
There are major golf and tennis tournaments in
the area. Professional football fans can follow
the Tampa Bay Buccaiieers, professional hockey
tans can toUow the Tampa Bay Lightning, and
professional baseball tans can follow the Tampa
Bay Devil Rays.
The Tampa Bay area hosts many regattas for sail
boats and races for power boats every year. Eine
public beaches on the Gulf of Mexico are within
bicycling distance of the Eckerd College campus,
as are public golf courses.
St. Petersburg has a pleasant semi-tropical climate
with an average temperature of 73.5 degrees E
and annual rainfall of 51.2 inches.
Photo courtesy City of St. Petersburg
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THE CAMPUS
CAMPUS ACTIVITIES
Situated in a suburban area at the southwest tip of
the peninsula on which St. Petersburg is located,
Eckerd's campus is large and uncrowded — 1 88
acres with about a mile and a half of waterfront
on Boca Ciega Bay and Frenchman's Creek.
Our air-conditioned buildings were planned to
provide a comfortable environment tor learning
in the Florida climate. Professors and students
frequently forsake their classrooms and gather
outdoors in the sunshine or under a pine tree's
shade. Outdoor activities are possible all year;
cooler days during the winter are usually mild.
RESIDENCE LIFE
Eckerd College has eleven residential complexes
for student housing, consisting of eight complexes
with four houses of 34-36 students including the
newly constructed Iota complex, 16 eight person
suites in Nu Donn, 33 four and five person
apartments with livmg room and kitchen in
Omega, and 60 double occupancy rooms with
private bath in Sigma. Most of the student
residences overlook the water. Each residence unit
has a student Residential Advisor (R.A.) who is
available for basic academic and personal counsel-
ing and is generally responsible for the residence.
Resident Advisors and student residents are
supported by full-time professional residence life
staff living on campus.
STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Tlie Eckerd College Organization of Students
(ECOS) is the college's student government
association. It acts as a link between the students
and the administration, with its officers sitting on
many policy making committees, representing
student views and issues. It also coordinates the
budgetiiig of student organizations and activities,
with funds accumulated from each student's
activities fee. The membership of ECOS consists
of all residential degree seeking students, full and
part time.
Eckerd believes that significant learning takes
place both within and beyond the classroom.
The Campus Activities office, in cooperation with
Palmetto Productions — the student activities
board — and other student organizations, offers a
broad array of cultural, social, recreational, and
fitness activities. The result is a rich, active
campus life that complements the student's
academic program and that offers options for co-
curricular activities that suit a variety of interests.
HOUGH CENTER
The Hough Center serves as the hub for recre-
ational and social activities. The facilities include
a fitness center, conversation lounge, several
meeting rooms, multipurpose room, and Triton's
Pub. The Pub is a place where students and faculty
may continue a discussion that started in class,
attend a poetry reading or open mike, enjoy a
movie in our state-of-the-art theater system,
share a game of pool, or enjoy the featured
entertainment.
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ENTERTAINMENT AND
CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
Tlie College Program Series, jointly planned by
students, faculty and administration, is designed to
enhance the intellectual, religious and cultural life
of the college community through bringing well-
known scholars, artists, scientists and distinguished
Americans to the campus each semester.
The student activities board, Palmetto
Productions, sponsors movies, coffee house
programs, dances, comedy nights and concerts
featuring local and nationally known artists. The
Ofifice of Multicultural Affairs, along with the
Afro-American Society, International Students
Association, and International Student Programs
Office, sponsors an array of ethnic programs
throught)ut the year.
The music, art and theatre disciplines sponsor
student and faculty recitals, programs from the
concert choir and chamber ensemble, exhibitions
by student and faculty artists, dance perfonnances,
and a series of plays produced by the theatre
workshops.
The intramural and recreatiori program allows
residential houses and individuals to compete in a
variety of programs. The intramural sports include
volleyball, flag football, basketball and softball.
Recreational facilities include outdoor swimming
pex^l, outdoor basketball courts, sand volleyball
courts, and fitness center with free weights, cardio-
equipment, and aerobics room. Plans and designs
are underway for a new Wellness Center.
Amenities will include fitness, cardio and exercise
space; a leisure swimming pool, an outdoor
covered sports pavilion, and performance venue.
ORGANIZATIONS AND CLUBS
If there is enough student interest to fomi a club,
it may be easily chartered and funded through
the Eckerd College Organization of Students
(ECOS). Organizations which have been student-
initiated include the Afro- American Society,
Biology Club, Circle-K, International Students
Association, the Triton Sailing and Boardsailing
Teams, Athletic Boosters, Model UN, Earth
Society, Men's Volleyball, and Men's Lacrosse.
RELIGIOUS LIFE
The College Chaplain directs the Campus
Ministry Program, a joint effort of students, faculty,
and staff. The program provides religious activities
in a Christian context. These include worship
services, special speakers, themed weeks, small
group studies, service projects, and fellowship
activities. Individuals and groups of other religious
traditions receive assistance from Campus
Ministries in connecting students, of like tradition,
with one another and with their faith communi-
ties off campus. Tl'ie Chaplain serves as minister to
students, faculty and staff, is available for counsel-
ing or consultation, and works closely with
Student Affairs to enhance the quality of campus
life. Campus Ministries also works in partnership
with the Center for Spiritual Life and with Service
Learning to encourage a well-rounded spiritual life
for all members of the campus community.
Regardless of their backgrounds, students are
encouraged to explore matters of faith and
commitment as an integral part of their educa-
tional experience.
STUDENT PUBLICATIONS
Publications are funded by student government
and fully controlled by the students themselves.
Student media include The Triton, the student
newspaper; WECX, the campus radio station;
EC-TV, the campus television station;
The Eckerd Review, a literary magazine featuring
artwork, prose and poetr>' by members of the
entire campus community?; and The EC-Book,
the student handbook.
CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIFE
Tlie Center exists because of Eckerd's long-
standing conviction that the liberal arts
experience is an expression of the human quest
for meaning. This conviction is grounded in
Eckerd's rich Christian heritage as a college
founded by the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
These founding Presbyterians were propelled by a
vision of human life that is thoroughly integrated
and flourishing in all matters of body, mind, and
spirit. The mission of the Center is to serve this
founding vision by encouraging all members of
the campus community to take their spiritual lives
seriously, as a vital dimension of a well-rounded
human life.
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In addition to stewarding Eckerd's covenant
relationship with the church, the Center oversees
a lecture and workshop series that addresses
matters of faith and life, and "Faculty' Fellows" and
"Community Fellows" programs that study and
publish on urgent themes of human spirituality'.
The Center also works in close partnership with
Campus Ministries and with Service Learning, in
a non-exclusive Christian context, to facilitate
weekly worship, a range oi small-group programs
in Bible study and discipleship, and hands-on
ministries of outreach and healing in the
broader world.
The Center believes that any authentic expression
oi faith, any concrete issue of religion, any genuine
spiritual experience, and any real question about
God is worth serious exainination in a church-
related liberal education. The Center strives to
make Eckerd College a safe haven for all such
examination.
WATERFRONT PROGRAM
Eckerd's Waterfront Program is one of the largest
collegiate watersports programs in the southeast-
em United States. All members of the Eckerd
community have access to the Waterfront facilities
without iTiembership in a club or organization.
The facilities, located on Frenchman's Creek,
include the Wallace Boathouse, an Activities
Center, multiple docks, and a boat ramp. Addi-
tional resources include a fleet of sailboats, canoes,
sea kayaks, sailboards, and multiple power boats
used for water skiing, fishing, and special trips. In
addition to daily use of boats and equipment, the
Waterfront provides guided recreational activities
focusing on exploring the outdoors through
camping, kayaking, and hiking.
The Triton varsity sailing team participates in
sloop, dinghy and single-hand competitions as a
member of the South Atlantic Intercollegiate
Sailing Association (SAISA) and the Intercolle-
giate Sailing Association (ICSA). The Eckerd
College Search and Rescue (EC-SAR) team is a
highly trained group of students who provide
maritime search and rescue services to the Tampa
Bay boating community' arid assist over 400
boaters each year.
Courses offered by the Waterfront during the
academic year include sailing (beginning to
advanced levels), windsurfing, kayaking and
other watersports. During the summer months,
a Watersports Camp is held for children and
teens. Classes include kayaking, windsurfing,
wakeboarding, water skiing, saltwater fishing,
exploring marine life, and multiple levels of
sailing instmction.
Tlie Waterfront Program is an important and
unique feature of the Eckerd College community.
While providing a reprieve from the rigors of
the classroom, the Waterfront Program also
provides students with an added extracurricular
dimension — a chance to learn life-long water
sports skills and to make valuable contributions
to the community.
HEALTH SERVICES
Health services at Eckerd College are focused
upon providing accessible, cost-effective, high
quality primary care and preventative services to
the students of Eckerd College. The Health
Center on campus is supervised by a physician and
staffed by registered nurses experienced in college
health. Referral for more serious evaluation and
treatment is made to nearby physicians and
medical specialists. Two full-service hospitals, with
state-of-the-art emergency services, are within 10
minutes of the college campus.
Tlie Health Center provides examinations,
diagnostic tests, allergy injections, immunizations,
medications, well-woman care, supplies, and
minor procedures. Payment is due at the time of
service and may be made by cash, personal check,
major credit card, or charged to the student's
account. Most major insurance plans are accepted.
No student will be refused care because of an
inability to pay at the time of service.
TTie Health Center staff works closely with
Eckerd College Counseling Services and the
Eckerd College Health Educator to provide a
holistic approach to meeting student health and
wellness needs.
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COUNSELING SERVICES
College students encounter new and different
experiences and face many difficult life decisions.
TTiere may be times when they need some help
negotiating these challenges.
Eckerd College Counseling Services offers an
atmosphere where personal concerns can be
examined and discussed freely and confidentially.
Such an atmosphere increases the chance
that problems and conflicts will be resolved
successfully.
Through the counseling process, students come
to see themselves and others in a different light,
learn how to change self-defeating habits and
attitudes, and become more able to make a
positive contribution to the lives of others.
Counselors are interested in assisting students
with personal, intellectual and psychological
growth and development. The Office of Counsel-
ing Services is fully staffed by two full-time and
three part-time therapists, and all services are free
and completely confidential.
In addition to providing psychological counsel-
ing for students, Counseling Services staff offer
consultation services to faculty, staff, and
students who need specialized programs or
infomiation regarding psychological issues such
as conflict resolution, crisis intervention, or
wellness related issues. Topical presentations arid
workshops are available by request.
The Office of Disability Support Services (DSS)
is also housed in Counseling Services, providing
support services that enable students with
disabilities to participate in, and benefit from, all
College programs and activities. DSS ensures
that otherwise qualified individuals with
disabilities are protected from discrimination in
the educational setting. Accommodations for
Eckerd College students with disabilities are
arranged through the DSS office. Guidelines for
eligibility of accommodations are available at the
Office of Counseling Services and on the Eckerd
College website www.eckerd.edu.
The Eckerd College Office of Counseling
Services, an active member of the American
College Health Association, is also committed to
providing accessible, cost-effective, high quality
primary care, preventative services and health
education to the students of Eckerd College.
Tlie Office of Counseling Services strives to
integrate the universal concepts of wellness and
health promotion.
STUDENTS 0¥ COLOR
As evidence of its active commitment to recaiit
and encourage minority students, Eckerd supports
a number of programs in this field. Visits to the
campus give students of color who are considering
Eckerd College a chance to view the college, visit
the faculty, live in the residence halls, and talk
with other students.
The Office of Multicultural Affairs works with
students, faculty and staff to plan a full range
of programs that celebrate diversity. The Office
of Multicultural Affairs is available to provide
assistance for any special needs of students of color.
DAY STUDENTS
Students who are married, are over 22 years of age,
or who live with their families are provided with
campus post office boxes and a college e-mail
address to receive communications. Opportunities
for participation in campus sports, activities,
cultural events, and student government (ECOS),
are available to day students.
ATHLETICS
Eckerd College is a member of the National
Collegiate Athletic Association. Men play a full
intercollegiate schedule in baseball, basketball,
golf, soccer and tennis. Women's intercollegiate
sports include basketball, golf, soccer, softball,
tennis and volleyball. The College is a member of
the Sunshine State Conference, and both men and
women play NCAA Division 11 competition.
The McArthur Physical Education Center houses
locker rooms, physical education faculty offices,
two basketball courts, a weight room, three
volleyball courts, a swimming pool, and areas of
open space. The Turley Athletic Complex
includes lighted baseball and softball fields, a
lighted, synthetic turf soccer field, grandstands,
and a building which consists of a locker room
facility and a snack bar.
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ADMISSION
ADMISSION POLICY
Eckerd College seeks to admit students of various
backgrounds, ethnic and national origins who are
prepared to gain from the educational challenge
they will encounter at the College while also
contributing to the overall quality of campus life.
Admission decisions are made after a careful
review of each applicant's aptitudes, achievements,
and character. When you apply, we will look at
your academic performance in college preparatory
courses (mathematics, science, social studies,
English, foreign languages, creative arts). This
course work must be completed at an accredited
high school. We will also consider your perfor-
mance on the college entrance examinations
(ACT or SAT 1). We do not consider the SAT or
ACT writing test as a factor in the admission
decision. SAT IPs are not required. Your potential
for personal and academic development and
positive contributioii to the campus community is
important, and we will look closely at your
personal essay, record of activities and recommen-
dations from your counselors and/or teachers.
Admission decisions are made on a rolling basis
beginning in October and continuing to the
academic year for the following fall. Students
considering mid-year admission for winter term
(January) are advised to complete application
procedures by December 1 . Applicants for fall
entr>' should complete procedures by April 1 .
FRESHMAN ADMISSION
High school juniors and seniors considering
Eckerd College should have taken a college
preparatory curriculum at an accredited high
school. Our preference is for students who have
taken four units of English, three or more units
each of mathematics, sciences and social studies,
and at least two units of a foreign language.
Although no single criterion is used as a determi-
nant for acceptance and we have no automatic
"cutofiP' points, the great majority of students
who gain admission to Eckerd College have a
high school average of B or better in their college
preparatory courses and have scored in the top
25 percent of college-bound students taking the
ACT or SAT 1.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
FOR FRESHMEN
1 . Request application fornns in junior year
or early in senior year from the Office
of Admission.
2. Complete and return your application to the
Office of Admission, with an application fee
of $35 (non-refundable) no later than April 1
of the senior year. Students who are financially
unable to pay the $35 application fee may
request a fee waiver. Eckerd College accepts
the Common Application in lieu of its own
fonn and gives equal consideration to both.
3. Request the guidance department of the
secondary school from which you will be
graduated to send an acaclemic transcript and
personal recommendation to: Office o{
Admission, Eckerd College, 4200 - 54th
Avenue South, St. Petersburg, Florida 33711.
4. An-ange to take the SAT 1, offered by the
College Entrance Examination Beiard or the
ACT, offered by the American College Testing
Program. Take your test in spring of junior year
or early fall of senior year.
TRANSFER ADMISSION
Eckerd College welcomes students from other
colleges, universities, junior and community
colleges that have earned full regional accred-
itation. Applicants are expected to be in good
academic and social standing at the institution last
attended and eligible to return to that institution.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
FOR TRANSFER ADMISSION
1 . Complete and return application form to the
Office c^f Admission with an application fee
of $35 (non-refundable) by August 1 for fall
semester and December 1 for winter term.
2. Request that official college transcripts be
sent to us from each college or university you
have attended.
3. Send us a record of college entrance exams
(SAT I or ACT). This may be waived if you
have completed more than two full time
semesters of college level work.
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4. Request a letter of recommendatitin from
one of your college professors.
5. If you have completed less than two full time
semesters at another college, you must submit
your final high school transcripts. All other
students must submit proof of high school
graduation by submitting either your final
high school transcripts or a copy of your high
school diploma.
6. Request the Dean's Reptut to he completed
by your cun-ent/previous institution.
Dean's Report is included in the Application
for Admission and may also be found c^n
our website.
EVALUATION AND AWARDING
OF TRANSFER CREDIT
Once your official transcript is received, it will be
forwarded to the registrar for credit evaluation.
Eckerd College only accepts transfer credits from
other regionally accredited institutions. It is the
policy of the college to:
1 . Award block two-year credit to students who
have earned an Associate of Arts degree with
a cumulative grade point average of at least
2.0; or
2. Accept, {or transfer students without As-
sociate of Arts degrees, only those appropriate
courses in which grades of C or higher were
earned. Transfer credits will be awarded for
courses comparable to Eckerd College ccxirses.
3. Accept a maximum of 63 semester hours of
transfer credit because the last two academic
years of study for an Eckerd College degree
must be completed at Eckerd.
4. Therefore, all transfer students to Eckerd
College will have cumulative grade point
averages of at least 2.0 in courses accepted
from other institutions toward an Eckerd
College degree.
5. Request that applicants who have earned
credits more than five years ago, or whose
earlier academic records are unavailable or
unusual, to direct special inquiry' to the Office
of Admission.
6. Award traiisfer credit toward meeting the
requirements of a major at the discretion
of the faculty.
PROCEDURES AFTER
ACCEPTANCE
As soon as a student has decided to matriculate
at Eckerd College for the autumn term or fall
semester, a $400 enrollment deposit and the
Candidate Reply Fonn must be sent to the Office
of Admission no later than postmark May 1 .
This deposit is refundable until May 1 . Students
accepted to matriculate for the winter ternn should
seiid a $400 nori-refundable enrollment deposit
with the Candidate Reply Fonn within 50 days of
receipt of the acceptance letter. The enrollment
deposit is applied toward tuition costs and credited
to the student's account.
A Student Infomiation Fonn, Housing Form, and
Health Fomi are sent to all accepted students.
The Student Information Form and Housing Form
should be returned by June 1 . These forms enable
us to begin planning for needs of the entering class
of residential and commuting students.
The Health Form should be completed by your
personal physician and forwarded to Health
Services prior to the erirollment date.
EQUIVALENCY CERTIFICATES
Students who have not completed a high school
program but who have taken the General Educa-
tion Development (GED) examinations may be
considered for admission. In addition to submitting
GED test scores, students will also need to supply
ACT or SAT 1 test results.
ADMISSION INTERVIEW
Students considering Eckerd College are strongly
urged to visit the campus for an interview with an
admission counselor. We also encourage you to
visit a class and meet students and faculty members.
An interview is not a required procedure for admis-
sion but is always a beneficial step for you, the
student, as well as for those of us who evaluate your
candidacy. Phone interviews may also be arranged.
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EARLY ADMISSION
Eckerd College admits a tew outstanding students
who wish to enter college directly after their junior
year in high school. In addition to regular applica-
tion procedures outlined above, early admission
candidates must submit a personal letter explaining
reasons for early admission; request two letters of
recommendation from an English and a mathemat-
ics teacher; and come to campus for an interview
with an admission counselor. A high school
diploma or GED is required for early admission.
DEFERRED ADMISSION
A student who has been accepted for admission
for a given term may request to defer enrollment
for up to one year. Requests should be addressed to
the Director of Admission.
To secure a place at Eckerd College tor the follow-
ing year and retain an academic scholarship award,
a $400 non-refundable enrollment deposit must
be paid. Candidates for deferral may not matriculate
to any college or university and receive college
credit during their year off.
CREDIT THROUGH TESTING
Awards based on test scores are limited to one year
of college credit. This means the maximum
amount of credit which a student may be awarded
through any combination of such programs as the
College Level Examination Program (CLEP),
Advanced Placement Examinations, or the
International Baccalaureate program may not
exceed nine Eckerd College course equivalents
(31.5 semester hours). Each specific program may
have further limitations on the amount oi credit
possible through that program.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
Eckerd College awards course credit on the basis
of scores on the Advanced Placement examina-
tions administered by the College Entrance
Examination Board. Students who have obtained
scores of four or five will be awarded credit.
Applicants who seek advanced placement
should have examination results sent to the
Oftice of Admission.
COLLEGE LEVEL EXAMINATION PROGRAM
Course credit will be awarded on the basis of C
level scores received on the College Level
Examination Program (CLEP) as recommended
by the American Council on Education. The
amount ot academic credit possible through CLEP
is limited to three courses. Credit is awarded tor
exams m subject areas comparable to those accepted
as transfer credit and must not duplicate courses
accepted from other institutions or courses taken at
Eckerd. Use of CLEP credit toward meeting the
requirements ot a majcu is at the discretion oi the
taculty. Credit is awarded tor the tollowing:
EVALUATION
MAXIMUM
COURSE
CREDIT
E\'ALUAT10N
MAXIMUM
COURSE
CREDIT
Composition and Literature
American Literature
Analyzing and Interpreting Literature
Freshman College Composition
Englisli Literature
Foreign Languages
College French (Levels 1 and 2)
College Gemian (Levels 1 and 2)
College Spanish (Levels 1 and 2)
Social Sciences and History
American Government
American History 1: Early Colonizations to 1877
American History II: 1865 to Present
Human Growth and Development
Introduction to Educational Psychology
Principles ot Macroeconomics
Principles of Microeconomics
International saidents may not use CLEP to recei\'e col
CLEP results should he sent to the Dean of Admission.
Social Sciences and History continued
2 Introductory Psychology'
2 Introductory Sociology
2 Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648
2 Western Civilization II: 1648 to the Present
Science and Mathematics
-3 Precalculus
-3 Calculus
-3 College Algebra
College Algebra-Trigonometry
General Biolog)'
General Chemistry
Trigonometry
•usiness
Inttimiation Systems and Computer Applications
Principles of Management
Principles of Accounting
Introductory Business Law
Principles of Marketing
lege credit tor elementar\- or mtemiediate foreign language in dieir native tongue.
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INTERNATIONAL
BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM
Eckerd College will center sophomore standing
to students who have completed the full Interna-
tional Baccalaureate and who have earned grades
of five or better in their three Higher Level
subjects. IB students who do not earn the full
diploma may receive credit tor Higher Level
subjects in which grades of five or better were
earned in the examinations.
INTERNATIONAL
STUDENT ADMISSION
Eckerd College enrolls students from all over the
world. Our International Admission and Scholar-
ship Committee gives special attention to the
evaluation of studerits who have completed their
secondary education outside the United States.
International candidates whose native language is
English should submit an official SAT I exam
report. It English is not the native language
international candidates must submit an otificial
TOEFL exam report. Students who completed
their education in the following countries are
exempt from the TOEFL reqtiirement: Australia,
all British West Indies (Jamaica, Bahamas, etc.),
Canada, Ireland, New Zealand and United
Kingdom. Students from other countries who
have competitive scores on the Critical Reading
section of the SAT or ACT may be considered for
a TOEFL waiver on an individual basis.
4. Standardized Tests
a. Submit an SAT or ACT score. You may
be exempt it you have completed at least
one year of full-time university studies.
5. Certified, true copies of your secondary school
records and corresponding national or
provincial examination certificates. If official
records are not in English, we should receive a
certified translation in English in addition to
the official records.
6. It you need a student visa to study in the U.S.:
a. Original Statement at Financial
Responsibility signed by your sponsor.
b. Sponsor's original bank statement or
letter dated within nine months of
intended enrollment. The statement or
letter must be on bank letterhead and
must specif^' the amount available for
your education and support.
INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMAS
Tine following international diplomas are accepted tor
consideration of admission with advanced staiiding:
The General Certificate of Education of the
British Commonwealth. Students v\'ith successful
scores in "A" level examinations may be consid-
ered tor advanced placement.
The International Baccalaureate Diploma may
qualify a candidate tor placement as a sophomore
(see page 123).
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
FOR INTERNATIONAL
STUDENTS
1 . Complete and return the application
fonn with an application fee of $35
(non-retiindable) at least three months
prior to the desired entrance date.
2. Personal Statement
3. English Proficiency Requirement -
All students whose education was completed
in countries other than thcxse listed in the
section above:
a. TOEFL score of at least 80 internet-
based or 550 written examination
OR
b. Official Documentation of successful
completion of ELS Level 112 at an ELS
Language Center
READMISSION OF STUDENTS
It you have previously enrolled at Eckerd College
and wish to return you should write or call the
Dean of Students. It will not be necessary for you
to go through admission procedures again.
However, it you have been enrolled at another
college or university you will need to submit an
official transcript of courses taken there.
To apply tor readmission after dismissal, a student
should write to the Dean of Faculty, who chairs
the Academic Review Committee.
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FINANCIAL AID
The Office of Financial Aid assists students
with ways ot financing educational costs.
Through various institutional, federal and state
financial aid programs, Eckerd College helps
students to develop financial plans, which make
attendance possible.
Financial aid is a comprehensive temi used to
describe all sources used to finance college costs.
This includes institutional scholarships; federal
and state grants; educational loans and campus
employment programs. To be eligible to receive
any financial aid, a student must be admitted to
Eckerd College and file the Free Application for
Federal Financial Aid (FAFSA). Qift aid programs
are scholarship arid grant funds, which do not
require repayment or a work commitment.
Self help programs are loans, which are repaid
through future earnings or employment programs,
which allow students to earn money, while
attending college.
Since some funds are limited, we encourage
students to file the FAFSA by March 1.
The FAFSA can be filed electronically at
www.fafsa.ed.gov. Eckerd College's FAFSA
code is 001487.
GIFT AID PROGRAMS
ECKERD COLLEGE
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS
RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM
STUDENTS
ECKERD ACADEMIC
ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP
Eckerd College Academic Achievement Scholar-
ships are awarded at the time of admission. Awards
are based on your academic perfomiance, as
demonstrated through high school cumulative
GPA and SAT/ ACT scores. Tliese awards are
available for up to four years, based upon main-
taining a grade point average of at least 2.0.
ARTISTIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
Eckerd College recognizes artistic achievement in
music, theatre, visual arts and creative writing.
Scholarships are available to all incoming students,
both majors and non majors, in these areas.
An application is required and is available at
http://www.eckerd.edu/admissions.
FRESHMAN RESEARCH
ASSOCIATESHIPS
Eckerd College Research Associateships are
awarded to incoming freshmen each year. Tlie
Associateships are awarded on the basis of the
student's high school record and are given
the opportunity to work closely with a member
of the faculty on a research project, detennined by
the faculty member. Tliis is available only in the
freshman year.
ECKERD GRANT PROGRAM
Eckerd College awards Eckerd Grant funds to
students, who apply for financial aid through
the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA).
Awards are renewable based on continued
demonstrated financial need and maintaining the
cumulative grade point average required by
Eckerd College for continued eligibility to enroll
(see Renewal Requirements on page 128).
PROGRAM FOR
EXPERIENCED LEARNERS
When Eckerd College started the Program for
Experienced Learners, the PEL tuition rate was set
considerably lower than the tuition rate charged
to Residential Program students. Because of this
reduced tuition rate, the college is not able to
support an institutional scholarship program.
There are some specific scholarships for PEL
students, as well short temi loans. For further
information, please contact PEL Financial
Services at (727) 864-898L
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CHURCH AND CAMPUS
SCHOLARSHIPS
Tlie Church and Campus Scholarships are a
recognition ot merit for new Presbyterian students
each year who have been recommended by their
pastor and possess traits ot character, leadership
and academic ability which in the pastor's opinion
demonstrate the promise to become outstanding
Christian citizens, either as lay persons or minis-
ters. Students recommended by their pastor who
become recipients of a Church and Campus
Scholarship will receive a need based grant to be
used during the freshman year and renewable
annually on the basis of demonstrated financial
need, leadership and service achievement, and a
cumulative grade point average ot at least 2.0.
GRANT PROGRAMS
FEDERAL GRANTS
FEDERAL PELL GRANT
The Federal Pell Grant program provides grant
funds to students with high financial need.
Eligibility for this program is detennined by filing
the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA). Eligible students must also be enrolled
at least half time in a degree program and making
satisfactory progress to receive this grant. Tlie
amount of the grant ranges from $400 to $4,3 10
and is reduced for less than full tmie enrollment.
FEDERAL ACADEMIC
COMPETITIVE GRANT
TTie Federal Academic Competitive Grant,
which does not need to be repaid, is awarded to
Federal Pell Grant recipients, who have graduated
from a rigorous high school program after
January 1, 2005 and are enrolled full time in a
degree program. Awards for the first academic year
are $ 750 and awards for the second academic year
are $1,300. A second year student must have a
GPA of 3.0 to receive this funding. To determine
eligibility for the ACG, new students must have
their final high school transcript sent to Eckerd
College for evaluation. Florida students may satisfy
this requirement by applying for the Florida Bright
Futures Scholarship program.
FEDERAL NATIONAL SMART GRANT
Tlie Federal National SMART Grant is awarded
to third and fourth year students, who are Pell
Grant recipients, are attending full time, have a
3.0 GPA and are majoring in physical, life or
computer science, engineering, mathematics,
technology or critical foreign languages. The
SMART Grant award is for $ 4,000.
FEDERAL SUPPLEMENT EDUCATIONAL
OPPORTUNITY GRANT
Tl-ie Federal SEOG gnmt is awarded by Eckerd
Q^Uege to students, who are eligible for the Federal
Pell Grant. Tliese funds are limited cVe awarded
to students widi exceptional financial need. Appli-
cants must submit die Free Application for Student
Aid (FAFSA).
STATE GRANT PROGRAMS
FLORIDA RESIDENTS
The state of Florida pro\'ides scholarship and
grant programs for Florida residents.
FLORIDA RESIDENT ACCESS GRANT
The Florida Resident Access Grant (FRAG)
supports Florida students attending a private
college or unix'ersit)'. Students must be residents of
Florida and enroll full time. This award is not
made on the basis of academic achievement or on
the basis of financial need. For renewal, students
must complete a minimum of 24 credit hours and
achieve a 2.0 cumulative grade point average.
Please contact the Office of Financial Aid for
application requirements.
FLORIDA BRIGHT FUTURES
SCHOLARSHIP
The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship programs
are funded awarded to Florida high school
graduates, who have demonstrated academic
achievement, meet Florida residency requirements
and enroll at least half time in an eligible Florida
college. The Honda Academic Scholars program
awards the equivalent of 100% of a state
university's tuition, plus a book allowance of
$600.00. The Horida Medallion and the Horida
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Gold Seal programs award the equivalent of 75%
of a state university's tuition. Students must meet
academic requirements established by the state of
Florida for renewal of this scholarship.
FLORIDA STUDENT
ASSISTANCE GRANT
The Florida Students Assistance Grant (FSAG)
is awarded by Eckerd College on the basis of
financial need and fund availability. Applicants
must be residents of Florida, complete the Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA),
meet eligibility guidelines established by the State
ot Florida and be enrolled as a full time student.
Since funds are limited, students are encouraged
to file the FAFSA before the March 1st priority
deadline. Renewal of this award is based on
continued financial need, fund availability and
academic progress, by completing 24 credit
hours and maintaining a 2.0 cumulative grade
point average.
OTHER STATE SCHOLARSHIPS
The states of Vemiont, Rhode Island and
Pennsylvania allow their state scholarship awards
to be used for attendance at Eckerd College.
Please contact your state scholarship agency
for application and renewal information.
PRIVATE SCHOLARSHIPS
Many private individuals and organizations
support continued education through scholarship
programs. Students are encouraged to explore
private funding though local civic organizations,
church groups or businesses. A free scholarship
search is available on the web at
www.fastweb.com.
SELF HELP PROGRAMS
Students help to contribute to educational expenses
by bonowing through student loan programs or
working on student employment programs.
LOANS
FEDERAL PERKINS LOAN
The Federal Perkins Loan is awarded by Eckerd
College to students with exceptional financial
need. These loans are funded by Federal and
Eckerd College contributions and are limited. Tlie
interest rate is 5%. Interest begins to accaie during
repayment, which begins nine months after the
borrower is no longer enrolled in college at least
half time and continues for up to ten years, with a
$50.00 minimum monthly payment. Students
must complete the Free Application for Student
Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for this program.
FEDERAL STAFFORD LOAN PROGRAM
TTlie Federal Stafford Loan program allows
students to borrow low cost, long temi to assist
with educational expenses. Repayment begins six
months after a student is no longer enrolled at
least half time in college and continues for up to
ten years. All applicants for the Stafford Loan
must complete the Free Application for Student
Aid (FAFSA) for Stafford consideration. With a
subsidized Stafford Loan, the Federal government
pays the interest when the borrower is enrolled at
least half time in an eligible degree program and
during the six month grace period. With an
unsubsidized Stafford Loan, the student is
responsible for the interest. Students caii elect
to have the interest capitalize while attending
college and added to the principal before
entering repayment.
Students can receive a minimum amount of
Stafford Loan funds depending upon their grade
level. Freshmen students may borrow up to
$3,500.00 per year. Sophomore students may
borrow up to $4,500.00 per year. Junior and senior
students may boiTow up to $5,500.00 per year.
If the student has financial need, the loan, or
portion of the loan, will be subsidized. When
there is no remaining financial need, then the
loan, or portion of the loan, is unsubsidized.
Independent students and dependent students
whose parents are unable to receive the Federal
PLUS loan have extended annual borrowing
limits. Theses extended loans are unsubsidized
loans. Freshmen and sophomore students may
borrow an additional $4,000.00 per year. Junior
and senior students may borrow an additional
$5,000.00 per year.
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FEDERAL PLUS LOAN PROGRAM
Parents oi undergraduate dependent students may
borrow the difference between college costs and
the student's financial aid from the Federal PLUS
loan program. Repayment begins after the second
disbursement has been made on the loan and
continues for up to ten years. Eligibility is
determined by the Federal PLUS lender. Please
contact the Office of Financial Aid for further
infonnation.
THE MARY E. MILLER PEL
STUDENT LOAN FUND
Tins fund established through the generosity of
Mary E. Miller '97, to provide short-temi, no
interest loans to PEL students, enabling them to
continue their education, without intemiption.
ECKERD COLLEGE LOANS
Eckerd College has limited institutional loan funds
available for students with exceptional need. For
additional information, please contact the Office
of Financial Aid.
ALTERNATIVE LOAN PROGRAMS
Private lenders offer alternative loan programs for
students. These loans, such as the Key Altema-
tu'e, CLC, AFC and Wells Fargo, are not sup-
ported by federal funds and are not governed by
federal regulations. The interest rate is based on
credit scoring. Eligibilit\' is detemiined by the
lender, who may require a co-signer for the loan.
Repayment temis var^' depending upon the
program. The Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) is not required for this
prt)gram. Additional information can be obtained
through the Office of Financial Aid.
EMPLOYMENT
The Career Services Office assists students in
finding part-time employment both on and off
campus. Placement preference on campus is given
to students with financial need.
FEDERAL WORK STUDY PROGRAM
The Federal Work Study program provides
employment opportunities to needy students.
A Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA) must be completed to be considered for
this program. Students are paid for the hours that
they have worked.
VETERANS' BENERTS
Eckerd College is approved for the education and
training of veterans, service members, and depen-
dents of veterans eligible for benefits under the
x'arious V.A. educational programs. Students who
may be eligible for V.A. benefits are urged to contact
dieir local V.A. oftice as soon as accepted by die
college and must file an application for benefits
through the Office of the Registrar. No certification
can be made until die application is on file. Since the
first checks each year are often delayed, it is advisable
for the veteran to be prepared to meet all expenses
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for about two montlis. There are special V.A.
regulations regarding indeperident study, audit
courses, standards of progress, special student
enrollment, dual enrollment in two schools, and
summer enrollment. It is die students responsibility
to inquire to die V.A. office concerning special
regulations and to report any change in status which
affects the rate of benefits.
A student's V.A. educations benefits will be
temiinated if he/she remains on probation tor
more than two consecutive semesters/temis as
mandated by The Department of Veterans Aftairs.
based on maintaining the cumulative grade point
average required by Eckerd College for continued
eligibility to enroll (see Probation on page 24) and
completion of 66% ot the credits attempted in the
prior academic year. Students not meeting these
standards will be placed on financial aid probation
for one academic year. Failure to meet these
requirements in the following academic year
will lead to temiination ot financial aid.
Any questions, concerns or appeals of financial
aid decisions should be directed to the Office ot
Financial Aid.
APPLYING FOR
FINANCIAL AID
Tlie financial aid programs offered by Eckerd
College require the applicant to complete the Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
The financial intomiation analyzed from the
FAFSA provides a foundation ior the equitable
treatment of all financial aid applicants. The
FAFSA form must be completed annually.
Applications are available on line at:
www.fafsa.ed.gov. There is no application charge.
To receive federally sponsored financial aid, an
applicant must be a U.S. citizen or eligible
non-citizen; be pursuing a degree program; be
making academic progress towards a degree; and
not be in default on a federal student loan or owe a
repayment on a federal grant.
Since some funds are limited, we encourage
students to complete the FAFSA application
by March 1 .
At times, applications are chosen for a process
called verification. Verification requires that tax
returns and other intonnation be submitted to the
Office of Financial Aid for review. Most financial
aid awards will not be made until the verification
process has been completed.
STUDENT CONSUMER
INFORMATION
CAMPUS SAFETY
In accordance with the Campus Awareness and
Campus Security Act of 1990 and recent amend-
ments known as the Cleary Act and associated
amendments to the Higher Education Act, Eckerd
College provides infomiation relating to crime
statistics and security measures to prospective
students, enrolled students, and employees. The
Eckerd College Office of Campus Safety submits
an annual report on crime statistics to the State of
Florida and beginning in 2000 to the Federal
Department of Education. To view this and related
information, please go to the following link:
http://www.eckerd.edu/safety/stats.html
GRADUATION RATES
Information concerning graduation rates at Eckerd
is available upon request from the Office ot
Institutional Research. Graduation rates tor
students who receive athletically related aid, listed
by team and gender, are also available. Contact
the Office of Institutional Research at Eckerd
College for a copy of the report.
RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
Most financial aid awards can be renewed
based upon academic progress or continued
financial need.
Eckerd College Academic Achievement Scholar-
ships require a 2.0 cumulative grade point average
for renewal.
Eckerd College Grants, awarded on financial
need, and all federal financial aid, is renewed
RIGHTS UNDER FAMILY EDUCATION
RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT (FERPA)
Students and parents may obtain information
pertaining to their rights under the Family
Education Rights and Privacy Act. The proce-
dures for obtaining and the right to review the
student's academic and educational records may be
requested from the Registrar's otiice (see page 27).
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EXPENSES
Eckerd College is a private, non-tax-supported
institution. Tuition and fees pay only a portion of
the educational costs per student. Thanks to the
support of donors, the balance of costs is paid from
endowment income and gifts from individuals,
Presbyterian Churches, and various corporations.
The following schedules list the principal expenses
and regulations concerning the payment of fees for
the academic year 2007-08. All fees and expenses
listed below are those in effect at the time of
publication of the catalog. Tliey are subject to
change by the action of the Board of Trustees.
When such changes are made, notice will be given
as far in advance as possible.
COMPREHENSIVE CHARGES
Resident Commuter
Tuition $28,860' $28,860
Room and Board 8,338-
Total $37.198 $28,860
'The kill-time tuition fees cover a maximum of
ten (10) course registrations during the academic
year. This includes one short term project, four
courses each 14-week term, and one extra course.
Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors may take the
extra course in either the fall or spring 14-week
term. Freshmen may take the extra course in the
spring 14-week term. Year long or two-year long
courses may be taken without an overload charge.
Registrations beyond these limits will result in
additional tuition charges.
"Students with home addresses outside a 30 mile
radius of the college are required to live on
campus. Exceptions may be made with the
approval of the Associate Dean of Students.
Since resident students are required to participate
in the board plan, all resident students will be
charged for both room and board.
A Students' Organization Fee of $276 per
academic year is collected in addition to the
above charges. Cost of books and supplies is
approximately $500 per semester.
TUITION AND SEMESTER FEES
Tuition, full-time per semester: $14,430
Students' Organization Fee, per semester: $138
ROOM AND BOARD
Semester
Annual
CEC - Sigma Domi
$ 2,459
$4,918
Double Occupancy
2,138
4,276
Double Single
3,125
6,250
Single
2,742
5,484
Comer-Double
2,459
4,918
New Hall Double
2,888
5,776
New Hall Single
3,229
6,458
Nu-Dorm
2,560
5,120
Oberg - Double
2,138
4,276
Oberg - Single
2,841
5,682
Oberg - Suite - 2 person
2,841
5,682
Oberg - Suite - 4 person
2,403
4,806
Omega Double
2,998
5,996
Omega Single
3,366
6,732
Base room rate ($2,138) has been included in
Comprehensive Charges. Charges above the base
rate for single occupancy of double room or for
single room will be added to Comprehensive
Charges. These added charges are noted above.
Room Damage Deposit: $50.00. Tliis deposit is
reciuired in anticipation of any damage which may
be done to a dormitory room. If damage is in excess
of the deposit, the balance will be charged to the
student's account. Any balance left of the deposit
will be reftmded to the student upon leaving college.
MEAL PLANS
Meal plans are required for students who live on
campus in residence halls other than Omega. New
incoming students are automatically enrolled in the
Tier A plan, returning students are enrolled in the
meal plan of choice from the prior semester. Meal
plans may be changed during the first two weeks of
each semester by submitting a change form to the
Residence Life office.
Semester Semester Annual
Plan Tax Cost
Tier A Plan
$1,898
$133
$4,062
Tier B Plan
$1,748
$122
$3,740
Tier C Plan
$1,662
$116
$3,556
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FEE FOR PART-TIME STUDENTS
Tuition per course: $3,480
Students are considered part-time when
they enroll for fewer than three (3) courses
per semester.
OVERLOAD FEE
Tuition per course: $3,480
Fee for students enrolling in more than
10 courses per academic semester.
AUDIT FEE
Tuitit~)n per course:
$530
(no credit or evaluation)
Full-time students may audit courses without fee
with the permission of the instructor.
LAB FEE (per course) $50
A fee assessed all students participating in a
scientific laboratory.
PARKING FEE $70
All vehicles must be registered with the
security oflice. Fee is assessed annually.
PET FEE $75
Pets are allowed only in designated donns
and at an additional charge.
LATE PAYMENTS $35
A charge assessed for payments received after the
scheduled due dates. In addition a monthly
finance charge will be assessed on all outstanding
balances. The rate is adjusted quarterly.
MISCELLANEOUS FEES
Application Fee: $35
Tliis fee accompanies the application for
admission submitted by new students.
Application Fee for Study Abroad: $100
This fee accompanies the application for
study abroad.
Audit Fee: (per course) $530
Credit by Examination Fee: (per course)
A fee for an examination to determine proficiency
in a particular subject to receive course credit.
Enrollment Deposit: $400
A fee required for each new student upon
acceptance to reserve the student's place in class.
Tliis fee will be applied against the comprehensive
charges. Non-refundable.
Graduation Fee: $125
Processing fee for graduation does not cover
academic attire.
Health Insurance: (subject to change)
Domestic $150
International $649
Individual Course Cost: $3,480
LDSP Course Fee: $400
Winter term for Freshmen only
London Activity Fee: (per semester) $138
London Comprehensive Fee: $1,550
(cost based on exchange rate)
London Theatre Tickets: $450
(cost based on exchange rate)
Lost Key Charge:
Replacing lost dormitory room key.
Traditional and Zeta dorms $40
Nu, Oberg, Omega and New dorms $75
Music Instruction:
1 hour per week $535/semester $l,070/year
1/2 hour per week $268/semester $536/year
Orientation Fee: (New Freshmen only)
Tliis fee partially covers the additional
cost of special orientation activities
provided during Autumn Term.
Overload Tuition: (per course)
Replacement ID/Meal card:
Returned Check Fee: (NSF)
A fee assessed for each check returned
by the bank for nonpayment.
Short Term Tuition: $3,480
(Autumn or Winter)
Transfer Fee: (New Transfer only) $75
Transcript Fee: (per transcript) $5
For special handling costs see "Requesting
a Transcript" at www.eckerd.edu/registrar
$150
$3,480
$25
$25
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HEALTH INSURANCE
SHORT-TERM LOANS
Accident Insurance (Plan I) is provided by the
college and co\'ers the student for the academic
year (9 months) at no charge. All full-time
students are automatically enrolled in the major
medial (Plan 11) expanding the accident insurance
to cover sickiiess as well as accidents for a full 12
months. Participation in this plan is automatic
unless a signed waiver card is returned to the
business office.
Domestic $150
International
BILLING AND
PAYMENT METHODS
Payments are due in full by the due dates listed in
the Financial Guide Book. No student shall be
permitted to register for a semester unless all
balances are paid in full. For your convenience,
MasterCard, VISA, American Express and Discover
payments are accepted by telephone, written
request or on-line through the E-Bill system.
Monthly bilUng is provided electronically through
the E-Bill system. Students and authorized users
may access a student's account through E-Bill, the
Eckerd College billing and account infomiation
system. Unless you elect, you will only receive one
account statement by mail at the start of each
semester. Hiereafter, your monthly bill will only be
available on-line. An e-mail notification will be
sent to the student and authorized users when
a new bill is generated each month. It is the
student's responsibilirv' to manage and satisfy' their
student account through the E-Bill system.
If you have any questions or need further
information concerning E-Bill please visit
www.eckerd.edu/bursar.
Students desiring a monthly payment plan must
make arrangements through the following
company providing this service.
Sallie Mae Tuition Pay
One AMS Place
PO. Box 100
Swansea, MA 02777
800-635-0120
wwav.TuitionPayEnroll.com
All arrangements and contracts are made directly
between the parent and Sallie Mae Tuition Pay.
The college has limited funds for emergency
short-temi loans up to $50. These loaiis must be
paid within a maximum thirty day period.
Students should apply to the campus cashier for
such loans.
DIRECTED STUDY,
INDEPENDENT STUDY AND
FINANCIAL AID
If a student who is receiving financial aid is
enrolled in only Directed Study or Independent
Study courses and the student is not enrolled in
an Eckerd College travel abroad program, the
enrollment may be reviewed. The student may
receive a markedly reduced cost of education with
a greatly reduced financial aid package.
STUDENTS WHO WITHDRAW
FROM ECKERD COLLEGE
MUST COMPLETE THE
FOLLOWING STEPS:
1 . Complete a withdrawal form in the Student
Affairs office.
2. Ha\'e tlie witlidrawal fomi signed iii tlie Finiincial
Aid ofiice. If you have been awarded die Federal
Stafford Loaii, you must have exit coiuTseling.
3. If you have been awarded tlie Federal Perkins
Loan or an institutional loan, you must complete
exit counseling for those loaris in the Student
Loan office located in the Bursar's office.
4. Return the wididrawal fomi to the Student
Aftairs oftice and schedule an appointment for
a brief interview with the Dean of Students.
5. Go to the Housing office and complete a
room inventor^'.
6. Go to the Bursar's office to determine the
status of your account, and determine what
refunds must be returned to applicable
assistance programs and, if applicable, to
the student (see pertinent infomiation in
sections below).
Please note additional information in the Eckerd
College Financial Guide concerning withdrawal
policies and procedures.
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TUITION REFUND POLICY
CHARGES
All charges tor a semester will be cancelled
except the $400 acceptance fee tor those
withdrawing hetore the start of classes.
For thc^se students withdrawing after the start of
classes the following refund will he issued tor
tuition, room and meals. There will be no refund tor
fees. It is the student's responsibility to notify the
Dean of Students office of their withdrawal.
Students who fail to notify the Dean of Students
office will be assessed an administrative fee.
Within 7 days
75%
Withml5days
50%
Within 2 5 days
25%
After 25 days
No Refunc
For those students withdrawing within 1 5 calendar
days of the first day of a short tenn (autumn/winter
terms), the following refund will he issued for
tuition, room and meals.
Within 7 days 50%
Withml5days 25%
After 15 days No Refund
FINANCIAL AID
Institutional Aid may be pro-rated based on date
of withdrawal.
Florida Aid will be granted only it the withdrawal
occurs after the end of the drop/add period.
Federal Aid is granted based on a specific Federal
formula, which is applied to students at Eckerd
College through 60% of the semester. By the
Federal fonnula, it is detemiined whether any
refund must be returned by the institution and by
the student to Federal Aid programs. The Federal
Aid Programs are:
Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loan
Federal Subsidized Stafford Loan
Federal Perkins Loan
Federal PLUS Loans
Federal Pell Grant
Federal Supplemental Educational
Opportunity Grant
Other Title IV Assistance
It is important to note that students with financial
aid who withdraw during a semester will typically
owe a balance to the College because of the loss
of aid and because only a percentage of charges
are cancelled.
STUDENT/PARENT APPEAL
PROCESS 0¥ WITHDRAWAL
POLICIES
Any student or parent may appeal any decision
made concerning a refund of Title IV Federal
assistance in relation to the withdrawal policies
described above. The appeal may be addressed
to the Director of Financial Aid at the Financial
Aid office, Eckerd College.
ADMINISTRATIVE HOLD
An administrative hold will be placed on a
delinquent balance; the hold will prevent
registration and the release of transcripts and
diploma. Students who default on any Federal
Title IV loans or an Institutional loan will have
their academic transcript at Eckerd College
withheld. The Registrar may not release the
academic transcript until the College receives
notification in writing from the applicable
guarantee agency, the Department of Education,
or other holder of the defaulted loan that the
default status has been resolved.
Federal Title IV Loans affected by this policy
are as follows:
Federal Perkins Loan
Federal Subsidized Stafford Loan
Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loan
Institutional Loans affected by this policy are:
Beck Donor Noyes
Ben Hill Griffin Oherg
Frueauft Selby
Helen Hardier Brown Trockey
To resolve the default status, the borrower
holding a Federal Perkins Loan or Institutional
Loan should contact the Eckerd College
Bursar's office. The borrower holding a defaulted
Stafford Loan should contact the lender or
guarantee agency. Provisions may be obtained
for satisfactory arrangements for repayment to
resolve the default status. Also, consolidation of
Federal loans or other alternatives may be
available to resolve the default.
The Registrar will also withhold the academic
transcript and/or diploma for the students who
withdrew or graduated from Eckerd College
owing a balance on their student account.
To resolve the debt, contact the Bursar's office.
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THE FACULTY OF ECKERD COLLEGE
Faculty of the Collegium
of Behavioral Science
Diana L. Fuguitt
Chair, Behaiioral Science Colle^um
Professor of Economics
B.A., Eckerd College
M.A., Ph.D., Rice University'
Thomas D. Ashman
.\ssistani Professor of Finance
B.A., Williams College
M.B.A., Loyola College
Ph.D., State Universiry of New York
at Buftilo
Anthony R. Brunello
Professor of Political Science
B.A., University of California, Da\is
M.S., Ph.D., University' of Oregon
Salvatore Capobianco
Professor of Psychology
B.A., M.A., University of Kansas
Ph.D., Rutgers University'
Jill P. Collins
Assistant Professor of Economics
B.A., Wellesley College
M.S., Arizona State University
Ph.D., University of Tennessee
Mark H. Davis
Professor of Psychology
B.A., University of Iowa
Ph.D., Uni\-ersir\' ot Texas, Austin
William F. Felice
Professor of Political Science
B.A., University of Washington
M.A., Goddard College
Ph.D., New York University
Michael G. Flaherty
Professor of Sociology
B.A., M.A., University of
South Florida
Ph.D., University of Illinois
Edward T. Grasso
Professor of Decision Sciences
B.A., B.S., M.B.A., Old Dominion
University
Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute
and State University
Frank Hamilton
Assistant Professor of Management
B.S., Kent State University
M.S., University' of Southern
California
Ph.D., University of South Florida
Peter K. Hammerschmidt
Professor of Economics
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Colorado State
University
Marjorie Sanfilippo Hardy
Chair. Foundations Collegium
Assistant Dean of Faculty
Associate Professor of Psychology
B.S., Mary Washington College
Ph.D., University of Miami
John Patrick Henry
Professor of Sociology
B.S., University' of South Carolina
M.A., Ph.D., University' of
Massachusetts
Jeffrey A. Howard
Professor of Psychology
B.A., Valparaiso University
M.S., Ph.D., Kansas State University'
James M. MacDougall
Professor of Psychology
B.S., Highlands University,
New Mexico
M.A., Ph.D., Kansas State University-
Jamsheed Marker
Diplomat in Residence
Honours Degree in Economics,
Universiry ot the Punjab
Mary Meyer-McAleese
.Associate Professor of Political Science
B.A., M.A., University of
South Florida
Ph.D., University ot Massachusetts
Gregory J. Moore
Assistant Professor of Political Science
B.A., Concordia College
M..A., University of Virginia
Ph.D., University of Denver
Tom Oherhofer
Professor of Economics
B.S., Fordham University
M.A., Ph.D., Rutgers University
Donna Marie Oglesby
Diplomat m Residence
B.A., Washington College
M..^.., Columbia Universiry
Muhamad S. Olimat
.Assistant Professor of Political Science
B.A., M.S., University of Jordan
Ph.D., University of North Texas
Alison Ormsby
Assistant Professor of Emnronmental
Studies
B.S., The College of William
and Mar\-
M.S., Yale University
Ph.D., Antioch New England
Graduate School
Lora Reed
iAsststant Professor of Management
B.A., Eckerd College
M.A., Norwich University'
Ph.D., Capella Uni\'ersity
William E. Winston
Professor of Sociology
B.A., Central Washington Unn-ersirv'
M.A., Ph.D., Washington State
University
Faculty of the Collegium
of Comparative Cultures
Lee B. HiUiker
Chair, Comparative Cultures Collegium
Associate Professor of French
B.A., University of Florida
M.A., Florida State University
Ph.D., Duke Universiry
Yanira Angulo-Cano
Assistant Professor of Spanish
B.A., M.A., University of
South Florida
Ph.D., Florida State University
Victoria J. Baker
Professor of Anthropology
B.A., Sweet Briar College
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of
Leiden, Netherlands
Scott Burnett
Assistant Professor of Anthropology
B.A., Texas A&M University'
M.A., Arizona State University'
Ph.D., Arizona State University
Christina Chabrier
Assistant Professor of French
B.A., M. A., University of Florida
Ph.D., Universiry of North Carolina-
Chapel Hill
Thomas J. DiSalvo
Professor of Spanish
B.A., Hillsdale College
M.A,, Middlehury College, Spain
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin
Robert Jozkowski
Assistant Professor of Finance
B.S., Boston University
M.B.A., Fordham University
Margarita M. Lezcano
Professor of Spanish
B.A, Florida International University
M.A., University of Florida
Ph.D, Florida State University
Naveen K. Malhotra
Professor of Management al^d Finance
M.B.A., University of Tampa
Ph.D., University of South Florida
Antonio Melchor
Assistant Professor of Italian and
Spanish
B.A., University ot California at
Berkeley
Vl.A., Yale University
Ph.D., Yale University
Allan D. Meyers
Associate Professor of Anthropology
B.A., Centre College of Kentucky
M.A., University of Alabama
Ph.D., Texas .A&M University
Eileen Mikals-Adachi
Assistant Professor of Japanese
B.A., Manhattanville College
M.A., Sophia University
Ph.D., Ochanomizu University
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Yolanda Molina-Gavilan
Associate Professor oj Spanish
B.A., University of Wisconsin
M.A., University ot Oregon
Ph.D., Arizona State University
Morris Shapero
Assistant Projessor oj
Intenuitional Business
B.S., M.B.A., University of
Southern Califon-iia
Jing Shen
Associate Professor oj Chinese
Language and Literature
B.A., M.A., Beijing Foreign Studies
University
Ph.D., Washington University,
St. Louis
Steve Sizoo
Associate Professm of Management
aivi International Biisines.s
B.S., University of Southern
California
M.B.A., University of Southern
California
D.B.A., Nova Southeastern
University
Faculty of the Collegium
of Creative Arts
Arthur N. Skinner
Chair, Creative Arts Collegium
Professor of Visual Arts
B.A., Eckerd College
M.V.A., Georgia State University
Joan Osborn Epstein
Professor of Miisic
B.A., Smith College
M.M., Yale University School
of Music
David E. Gliem
Assistant Professon- of Art History
B.A., Juniata College
M.A., Ph.D., Pennsylvania State
University
Jessica Greene
Assistant Professor of Theater
B.A., University of Dallas
M.F.A., West Virginia University
Sandra A. Harris
Professor of Human Development
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Virginia
Commonwealth University
Gavin Hawk
Assistant Professor oj Theater
Diploma in Acting,
TTie JuUiard School
M.F.A., California State University-
Long Beach
James A. Janack
Assistant Professor oj Oral
Communication and Director oj
the Oral Communication Program
B.A., Colgate University
M.A., Syracuse University
Ph.D., University of Washington
Nancy G. Janus
Associate Projessor of Human
Development
B.A., Wells College
M.Ed., University of Hartford
Ed.D., University of Massachiisetts
Karen C. Pitcher
Assisttint Professor of Communication
B.A., University of Northern Iowa
M.A., Ph.D., University of Iowa
Brian Ransom
Professo)- of Visual Arts
B.FA., New York State College of
Ceramics
M.A., University of Tulsa
M.EA., Claremont Graduate School
April Schwarzmueller
Associate Professor of Human
Development
B.A., Wake Forest University
M.A., Ph.D., Emory University
Marion Smith
Projessor of Music
B. Mus., Xavier College
M.A., Washington State University
Ph.D., Washington University,
St. Louis
Claire A. Stiles
Professor of Human Development
B.S., Rutgers University
M.A., Southwest Texas State
University
Ph.D., University of Florida
Cynthia Totten
Professor oj Theatre
B.A., M.A., Northwestern State
University of Louisiana
M.F.A., Southern Illinois University
Ph.D., University of Nehraska
Kirk Ke Wang
Associate Professor of Visual Arts
B.EA., M.FA., Nanjing Normal
University, China
M.F.A., Univetsiry ot South Florida
D. Scott Ward
Professor oj Creative Writing aivl
Literature
B.S., Auburn University
M.A., University of South Carolina
Kathryn J. Watson
Assistant to the President for
Academic Affairs
Associate Dean for Faculty
Developrment
Professor' of Education
B.A., Eckerd College
M.Ed., Ed.D., University of Florida
V. Sterling Watson
Projessor of Literature and
Creative Writing
B.A., Eckerd College
M.A., University cif Florida
Faculty of the Collegium
of Letters
Julienne H. Empric
Chair, Letters Collegium
Professor of Literature
B.A., Nazareth College of Rochester
M.A., York University
Ph.D., University of Notre Dame
Nathan Andersen
Assockite Professor of Philosophy
B.S., Brigham Young University
Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University
Constantina Rhodes Bailly
Professor of Religious Studies
B.A., Rutgers University
M.A., Ph.D., Columbia University
Jewel Spears Brooker
Professor oj Literature
B.S., Stetson University
M.A., University of Florida
Ph.D., University of South Florida
David J. Bryant
Projessor of Religious Studies
B.A., Harding College
M.A., Abilene Christian College
M.Div., Ph.D., Princeton
Theological Seminary
Andrew Chittick
E. Leslie Peter Associate Professor of
East Asian Humanities
B.A., Pomona College
M.A., Ph.D., University of Michigan
Kent Curtis
Assistant Professor of Eniwomnental
Studies
B.A., The New School for
Social Research
Ph.D., University of Kansas
Bruce V. Foltz
Professor of Philosophy
B.A., Sonoma State University
M.A., Ph.D., Pennsylvania State
University
Daniel R. Fredrick
Assistant Professor of Rhetoric
B.A., M.A., California State
University-Sacramento
Ph.D., Texas Christian University
James R. Goetsch, Jr.
Assistant Professor of Philosophy
B.A., M.A., Louisiana State
University
Ph.D., Emory University
Suzan Harrison
Associate Dean of Faculty
Professor of Rhetoric
B.A., Eckerd College
M.A., Florida State University
Ph.D., University of North Carolina
Barnet P. Hartston
Associate Professor of History
B.A., University of California,
Los Angeles
M.A., Ph.D., University of
California, San Diego
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Carolyn Johnston
Professor of American Studies
B.A., Samtord University
M.A., Ph.D., University of
Calitoniia, Berkeley
Kathleen Keller
Assistant Professor of History
B.A., University of Notre Dame
Ph.D., Rutgers University
William B. Kelly
Associate Professor of Rhetoric
B.S., Eckerd College
M.A., Ph.D., University of
South Florida
Davina Lopez
Assistant Professor of Religious
Studies
B.A., Emory College
M.A., M. Phil, Ph.D., Union
Theological Semmarv', New York
George P. E. Meese
Director, Writing Excellerice Program
Professor of Rhetoric
B.A., Wittenberg University
M.A., Ph.D., University of Chicago
Gregory B. Padgett
Associate Professm oj History
B.A., Stetson University
M.A., Ph.D., Florida State University
Erika Spohrer
Assistant Professor of Rhetoric
B.A., University' of Florida
M.A., Pennsylvania State
University
Ph.D., Pennsylvania State
University
Jared Stark
Assistcziit Professor of Literature
B.A., Yale University
M.Phil, Yale University
Ph.D., Yale University
Heather Vincent
Assistant Professor of Classics
B.S., Vanderbilt University
M.A., University of Maryland
Ph.D., BrowTi University
Robert C. Wigton
Professor of Political Science
B.A., State University of New York,
Oswego
M.A., J.D., Ph.D., State University
of New York, Buffalo
Faculty of the Collegium of
Natural Sciences
David D. Grove
Chair, Natural Sciences Collegium
Professcrr of Chemistry
B.S., California State University,
San Diego
Ph.D., University of California,
Los Angeles
Gregg R. Brooks
Professor of Manne Science
B.S., Youngstown State University
M.S., Ph.D., University of
South Florida
Jonathan H. Cohen
■Assistdnt Professor of Biology and
Marine Science
B.S., Dickinson College
Ph.D., Duke University
Anne J. Cox
Professo)- of Physics
B.S., Rhodes College
Ph.D., University of Virginia
Catherine B. Dayton
Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S., Centenary College of Louisiana
Ph.D., Louisiana State University
Kelly Debure
lAssociate Professor of Computer Saence
B.S., Christopher Newport University
M.S., The College of William
and Mary
Ph.D., University ot South Carolina
Steven H. Denison
.Assocwte Professor of Biology
B.S., Ph.D., Baylor University
Harry W. Ellis
Professor' of Physics
B.S., Ph.D., Georgia Institute of
Technology
Eduardo Fernandez
Associate Professor of Physics and
Mathematics
B.S., University ot Wisconsin-
Eau Claire
Ph.D., University ot Wisconsin-
Madison
Denise B. Flaherty
Assistant Professor of Biology
B.A., Wl-ieaton College
Ph.D., Emory University
Elizabeth A. Forys
Professor of Environmental Sciences
B.A., M.S., University of Virginia
Ph.D., University of Florida
Edmund L. Gallizzi
Professor of Computer Science
B.Sc, University ot Florida
M.Sc, Ph.D., University of
Southwestern Louisiana
Shannon Gowans
Assistant Professor of Biology
B.Sc, Dalhousie University
Ph.D., Dalhousie University
David W. Hastings
Associate Professor of Maiine Science
and Chemistry
B.S., Princeton
M.S., Ph.D., University of
Washington
Reggie L. Hudson
Professor of Chemistry
B.A., Pfeifter College
Ph.D., University of Tennessee
Gerald J. G. Junevicus
Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.Sc., Worcester Polytechnic Institute
M.Sc, Ph.D., University of
Victoria, Canada
David Kerr
Assistant Professor of Matheinatics
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of
South Florida
Jeannine M. Lessmann
Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S., University of Maryland
Ph.D., Louisiana State University
Polina Maciejczyk
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
B.S., Rowan University
Ph.D., University of Maryland
Holger Mauch
Assisttmt Professor of CoT7if>uter Science
Diploma, University ot Mannheim,
Germany
M.S., Ph.D., University of Hawaii
at Manoa
Peter A. Meylan
Professor of Biology
B.S., M.S., Ph.D.; University' of
Florida
Chris Schnabel
Associate Professor of Chemistry
B.S., University of Wyoming
Ph.D., University of Wyoming
Nancy Frances Smith
Associate Professoi' of Biology
B.S., University of Washington,
Seattle
M.A., Ph.D., University of California,
Santa Barbara
Alan L. Soli
Professor of Chemistry
B.A., Augsburg College
M.S., Ph.D., Universiry ot Wisconsin
William A. Szelistowski
Associate Professor of Biology
B.S., University of Florida
Ph.D., University of Southern
Califonaia
Joel B. Thompson
Associate Professor of Marine
Geochemistry
B.S., M.S., California State University
B.S., Ph. D., Syracuse University
Walter O. Walker
Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.S., Eckerd College
M.S., Ph.D., Clemson University
Stephen P. Weppner
Associate Professor of Physics
B.A., The State University of
New York at Geneseo
Ph.D., Ohio University
Laura Reiser Wetzel
Associate Professor of Manne Geophysics
B.S., Beloit College
Ph.D., Washington University
Jianqiang Zhao
Assistfint Professor of Mat/iet7iatics
B.Sc, Nakai University
M.Sc, Nankai University
Ph.D., Brown University
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Foundations Collegium Faculty
Marjorie Sanfilippo Hardy
Chan, Foundarians Collcfpum
Assistant Dean of Faculty
Behavioral Sciences ColleRium
George P. E. Meese
Director, Writing Excellence Program
Letters Collegium
Library Faculty
David W. Henderson
Director oj Library Services
arid Professor
B.A., University ot Gmnccticut
M.S., Ohio University
M.S.L.S., Florida Stare University
Keri Dhondup
Instructiorial Services & Science Liaison
Librarian and Assistant Professor
B.A., University of South Florida,
Tampa
M.A., University of South Florida
Jamie A. Gill
Technical Services Librarian and
Professor
B.A., The State University of
New York, Geneseo
M.L.S., Kent State University
Helene Ellen Gold
Electronic Services Lihanan arid
Associate Professor
B.A., M.S., State University of
New York at Alhany
Beatrice Nichols
Refererice Libr'arian and Systems
Administrator and A.ssistant
Professor
B.A., Anderson University
M.A., University ot South Florida,
Tampa
EMERITI
Joseph M. Bearson
Associate Professcrr Enteiitus of
Marketing aiid InteiTiatiorvil BiLsmess
M.B.A., Columhia Universitv
Wilbur E Block
Professor Emeritus of Physics
Ph.D., University of Florida
Clark H. Bouwman
Professor Ementus of Sociology
Ph.D., New School for Social
Research
Albert Howard Carter, III
Professol^ of Comparative Literature
and Hunianities
Ph.D., University of Iowa
Nancy Corson Carter
Professor of Humanities
Ph.D., University ot Iowa
J. Stanley Chesnut
Projessor Emerittis of Humanities
ar\d Religion
Ph.D., Yale University
James G. Crane
Professor Emeritus of Visual Arts
M.F.A., Michigan State University
Sarah K. Dean
Professor Emerita of Human
Development
Ed.D., Nova University
Dudley E. DeGroot
Professor Emeritus of Anthropology
Ph.D., Ohio State University
John C. Ferguson
Professor Ementas of Biology
Ph.D., Cornell University
Erank M. Figueroa
Professor Ementus of Spanish
Ed.D., Columhia University
Teachers College
Rejane P. Genz
Professor Emerita of French Langua,ge
aiui Literature
Ph.D., Laval University
Wayne Charles Guida
Professor Emeritus of Biochemistry
Ph.D., University ot South Florida
Richard R. Hallin
Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid
and Associate Professor of
Political Science Emeritus
Ph.D., Columbia University
Sheila D. Hanes
Professor Emerita of Biology
Ph.D., Ohio University
James R. Harley
Professor of Physical Education and
Director of Athletics , Emeritus
M.A., George Peabody College
Keith W. Irwin
Professor Emeritus of Philosophy
M.Div., Garrett Tlieological Seminars-
Gilbert L. Johnston
Professor Emeritus of Asian Studies
and Religion
Ph.D., Har\'ard University
K. Russell Kennedy
Regi',st7-ar Emeritus
George W. Lofquist
Professor Emeritus of Mathematics
Ph.D., Louisiana State University
Linda L. Lucas
Professor Ementa of Economics
Ph.D., LIniversity ot Hawaii
Billy H. Maddox
Projessor Emeritus of Mathematics
Ph.D., University of South Carolina
William E. McKee
Professor Emeritus of History
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin
J. Peter Meinke
Professor Ementus of Literature
Ph.D., University ot Minnesota
Anne A. Murphy
Professor Emerita of Political Science
Ph.D., University of North Carolina
William Parsons
Professor Emeritus of History and
Russian Studies
Ph.D., Indiana University
Peter A. Pav
Professor Emeritus of Philosophy
Ph.D., Indiana University
Richard A. Rice
Professor Eynentus of Theatre
Ph.D., University- of Utah
Margaret R. Rigg
Professor Emerita of Visual Art
M.A., Presbyterian School of
Christian Education
William B. Roess
Professor Emeritus of Biology
Ph.D., Florida State University
Hendrick Serrie
Professor Emeritus of Anthropology
and International Business
Ph.D., Northwestern University
J. Thomas West
Professor Emeritus of Psychology and
Hwnan Devehjpinent
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
William C. Wilbur
Professor Emeritus of History
Ph.D., Columbia University
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ROBERT A. STAUB OUTSTANDING TEACHERS
Awarded each year at Commencement
1980 William B. Roess
Professor of Biology
1981 Julienne H. Empric
Professor of Literature
1982 J. Thomas West
Professor of Psychology aitd
Hunmn Developinent Services
1983 A. Howard Carter, III
Professor of Comparative
Literature and Hn?7Uiii!ties
1984 Peter K. Hammerschmidt
Professcn of Economics
1985 Molly K. Ranshury
Professor of Education
1986 John E. Reynolds, III
Associate Professor of Biology
1987 James G. Crane
Professor of Visual Arts
1988 Tom Oherhofer
Professor of Ecoiwmics
1989 Kathryn J. Watson 1999
Professor of Education
1990 J. Peter Meinke 2000
Professor of Literature
1991 Carolyn Johnston 2001
Professor of Amencan Studies
1992 Diana Fuguitt 2002
Associate Professor of Economics
1993 Arthur N. Skinner
Associate Professor of Visual Arts 2003
1994 Olivia H. Mclntyre
Associate Professor of History
1995 Mark H. Davis ' 2004
Associate Professor of Psychology
1996 Suzan Harrison 2005
Assistant Professor of Rhetonc
1997 Victoria J. Baker 2006
Associate Professcn- of Anthropology
1998 David Kerr ' 2007
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
William F. Felice
Assistant Professor of Political Science
Jeffrey A. Howard
Associate Professor of Psychology
James R. Goetsch, Jr.
Assistant Professor of Philosophy
W. Guy Bradley
Associate Professor of
Molecular Physiology
Elizabeth A. Forys
Associate Professor of
Eni'iro7tmenta( Sciences
Anne J. Cox
Associate Professor of Physics
Marjorie Sanfilippo Hardy
Associate Professor of Psychology
Edward T. Grasso
Professor of Decision Sciences
Laura Reiser Wetzel
Associate Professor of
Marine Geophysics
1991
SEARS ROEBUCK TEACHING EXCELLENCE/
CAMPUS LEADERSHIP AWARD
Jewel Spears Brooker
Professor of Literature
George P. E. Meese
Professor of Rhetoric
1993
Tom Oherhofer
Professor of Economics
JOHN M. BEVAN TEACHING EXCELLENCE/
CAMPUS LEADERSHIP AWARD
Awarded each year at Academic Convocation
1994 William B. Roess 1998
Professor of Biology
1995 Molly K. Ranshury 1999
Professor of Education
1996 Anthony R. Brunello 2000
Associate Professor of Political
Science aiid Associate Dean of 2001
Facidty for General Education
1997 Kathryn J. Watson 2002
Professor of Education and
Associate Dean for Faculty
Development and
Intergenerational Education
John E. Reynolds, III
Professor of Biolog^'
Mark H. Davis
Professor of Psychology
Juhenne H. Empric
Professor of Literature
Arthur N. Skinner
Professor of Visual Arts
Harry W. Elhs
Professor of Physics
2003 Robert C. Wigton
Professor of Political Science
2004 Catherine M. Griggs
Associate Professor of
Amencan Stiuiies
2005 William E Felice
Professor of Political Science
2006 V. Sterling Watson
Professor of Literature and
Creative Writing
2001 John E. Reynolds, III
Professor of Marine Science
and Biology
2002 Jewel Spears Brooker
Professm of Literature
THE LLOYD W. CHAPIN AWARD FOR
EXCELLENCE IN SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded each year at Academic Convocation
2003
2004
Gregg R. Brooks
Professor of Manne Science
Michael G. Flaherty
Professor of Sociology
2005
2006
Reggie L. Hudson
Professor of Chemistry
V. Sterling Watson
Professor of Literature and
Creatit'C Writing
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ADMINISTRATION
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
Donald R. Eastman III
President
B.A., University ot Tennessee
Ph.D., University ot Florida
Lisa A. Mets
Executive Assistant to the President
B.A., University ot Michigan
M.A., Indiana University
Ph.D., University of Michigan
Kathryn J. Watson
Special Assistant to the President for
Academic Affairs
B.A., Eckerd College
M.Ed., Ed.D., University ot Florida
OFFICE OF VICE PRESIDENT
FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
AND DEAN OF FACULTY
Lloyd W. Chapin
Vice President and Dean of Facidty
Professor of Philosophy and Religion
B.A., Davidson College
M.Div., Ph.D., Union Tlieological
Seminary, New York
Juli Chavez
Human Resources Speciahst
Diane L. Ferris
Director, Inter^iational Education
and Off-Campus Progiams
B.A., Eckerd College
M.A., University ot South Florida
Marjorie Sanfilippo Hardy
Assistant Dean of Faculty
Associate Professor of Psychology
B.S., Mary Washington College
Ph.D., Universit\' ot Miami
Suzan Harrison
Associate Dean of Faculty
Professor of Rhetoric
B.A., Eckerd College
M.A., Florida State Uni\-ersity
Ph.D., Univetsity ot North Catolina
David W. Henderson
Director of Library Services
and Professor
B.A., University of Connecticut
M.S., Ohio University
M.S.L.S., Florida State University
William F. Junkin III
Director, Instructional Technology
B.A., King College
Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of
Technology
David Pawlowski
Director of Information Technology
Services
B.A., Eckerd College
Norman R. Smith
Associate Dean and Director of
Center for Applied Liberal Arts
B.S., University of Michigan
J.D., Northern Kentucky University
M.A., National Louis University
Sharon Stacy
Director, Imtitutional Research
B.A., Eckerd College
M.B.A., University of South Florida
Linda Swindall
Registrar
B.S.N. , Emory University
M.A., Georgia State University
Kathryn J. Watson
Associate Dean of Faatky Development
Professor of Education
B.A., Eckerd College
M.Ed., Ed.D., University of Florida
Iris Yetter
Director of Sponsored Programs
B.A., Hunter College,
City University ot New York
M.S., Florida State University
OFFICE OF ADMISSION
John F. Sullivan
Dean of Admission
and Financial Aid
B.A., Coe College
Cristi L. Cruz
Assistant Director of Admission
B.A., The University of the South
Matthew T. D'Antonio
AdiTiission Cowiselor
B.A., Ecketd College
Lauren G. Fisher
Admission Counselor
B.A., Eckerd College
Maria Furtado
Director of Admission
B.A., Stonehill College
Jessica A. Nelson
Admission Counselor
B.A., Miami University
M.A., University of Iowa
Vicki L. Pastore
Associate Directcrr of Admission
B.A., Eckerd College
Brian M. Zaun
Ass(.stont Director of Admission
B.A., Butler University
OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AID
Pat G. Watkins
Director of Fiitancial Aid
B.S., Boston State College
M.Ed., Boston State College
Ed.D., Temple University
Debra Aracri
Associate Director for Federal Programs
B.A., Northeasteni University
M. Joan Kaplan
Associate Director for Florida
Programs and PEL
B.A., Eckerd College
OFFICE OF SPECLAL
PROGRAMS
James E. Deegan
Vice President and Dean of
Special Programs
B.S., State University of
New York, Buffalo
M.S., Ed.D., Indiana University
John Duff
Administratii'e Director, Program for
Experienced Learners
B.A., Westminster College
M.B.A., Bowling Green University
Ph.D., Kent State University
James E. Frasier
Director, Continuing Education Center
B.S., The Ohio State University
M.Ed., University of Cincinnati
Ed.D., University ot Cincinnati
Cheryl Chase Gold
Director, Conferences and Summer
School
B.A., City College of New York
Jane E. McBride
Acting Director, Academy of Senior
Professionals at Eckerd College
B.A., Mundelein College
M.A., Northwestern University
Margret Skaftadottir
Academic Director, Program for
Experienced Learners
B.A., University of Iceland
M.Ed., Ph.D., Emory University
OFFICE OF STUDENT
AFFAIRS
James J. Annarelli
As.sociate Vice President for Academic
Affairs and Dean of Students
B.A., M.A., St. John's University
M.Phil., Ph.D., Drew University
Mona Bagasao
Director of Religious Life and
Chaplain
B.Mus., Webster University
M.Div., Pacific School of Religion,
Berkeley, CA
M.A.,Vanderbilt University'
Sylvia Chillcott
Director of Campus Safety
and Security
B.A., Catawba College
Jane G. Colson
Director- of Career Resources
B.A., Eckerd College
William C. Covert
Assocwte Dean of Students
Director, Waterfront Program
Olivier C. Debure
Director, Interriatiorial Student
Programs
B.A., Christopher Newport
University
M.B.A., Old Dominion University'
M.A., University of South Carolina
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Bob Fortosis
Director of Athletics
B.A., Wheaton College
M.A., Azusa Pacific University
Ed.D., Nova Southeastern
University
Lorisa Lorenzo
Assistant Dean of Students /or
Residence Life
B.A., University of Florida
M.A., Northern Ari:ona University
Michelle Mageras
Outreach Services Coordinator
B.S., Florida State University
M.S.W., Florida State University
Courtney Ramous
Staff Psycholo^st
B.A., Washington &.
Jefferson College
M.A., Florida School of
Professional Psychology
Psy.D., Florida School of
Professional Psychology
Frederick R. Sabota, Jr.
Assistant Dean of Students for
Campus Activities
B.S., Slippery Rock University
M.PRTM., Clemson University
Scott Strader
Director of Cowtsehng Services
B.A., Earlham College
M.A., Western Michigan University
Ph.D., Ball State University
Whitney Wall
Health Educator
B.S. College of Charleston
M.P.H., University ot
South Carolina
Anne Wetmore
Director of Student and
Family Relations
B.A., Eckerd College
M.A., Florida State University
Lena Wilfalk
Associate Dean of Students
B.A., M.A., University of
South Florida
OFFICE OF ADVANCEMENT
Matthew S. Bisset
Vice President fin- Advancement
B.A., Saint Anselm College
Valerie M. Gliem
Ca)7ipaioii Director
B.A., The Pennsylvania
State University
B.S., The Pennsylvania
State University
M.B.A., The Pennsylvania
State University
Richard R. Hallin
Dean of Admissions and Fmancul Aid
and Associate Professor of Political
Science Emeritus
B.A., Occidental College
B.A., M.A., Exeter College, Oxford
University, England
Ph.D., Columhia University
E. Grace Lager
Dirt?ctoT of Alumni Relations and
Advancement Progianitnin,!j
B.A., Eckerd College
M.A., Texas Tech University
Ph.D., Georgia State Univetsity
Erik C. Oliver
Director of Annual Giving arid
the President's Collegium
B.A., Ecketd College
Scott Rivinius
Director of Advancement Services
B.A., Eckerd College
M.A., University of Michigan
Judith D. Schraer
Director of Gift PLmning
B.A., Stephens College
Thomas E. Schneider
Associate Vice President
for Development
B.S., Bowling Green State University
M.A., The University' of Memphis
Wendy L. Wesley
Director of Corporate and
Foimdation Relations
B.A., University of Central Florida
OFFICE OF
COMMUNICATIONS
Lisa A. Mets
Executive Assistant to the President and
Executive Director of Communications
B.A., University of Michigan
M.A., Indiana University
Ph.D., University of Michigan
Dawn R. EUenhurg
Creative Director
B.A., Eckerd College
Casey Paquet
Web Manager
B.S., California State Polytechnic
University at Pomona
Alirza T. Punzalan-Hall
Director of Community and
Media Relations
B.A., Rhodes College
OFFICE OF
VICE PRESIDENT
FOR FINANCE
Christopher P. Brennan
Chief Financial Officer
B.S., University of South Florida
Luz Arcila
Associate Chief Financial Officer
B.A., University of Bridgepiirr
M.A., University of South Florida
Gerald (Jerry) Ganz
Controller
B.S., Bloomshurg University
It is the policy of Eckerd College not to discriminate on the basis of sex, age, handicap, religion, creed, color, or national origin
in Its educational programs, activities, or employment policies as required by Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments.
Inquiries regarding compliance may be directed to Dr. James Annarelli, Dean of Students, Eckerd College, 4200 54th Avenue
South, St. Petersbutg, Florida 3 3711.
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OFFICERS
Miles C. Collier
Chairman
Grover C. Wrenn '64
Vice Chamnan
Donald R. Eastman III
President
Lisa A. Mets
Secretary
Christopher P. Brennan
Treasurer
TRUSTEES
Mr. Payton F. Adams
Retired GTE Executive
St. Petersburg. Florida
Mr. Robert H. Atwell
Retired President
American Council on Educatum
Sarasota, Florida
Mr. Miles C. Collier
Collier Enterprises
Naples, FliimLi
Dr. Donald R. Eastman III
President
Eckerd College
St. Petersh^rg, Florida
Mr. Ronald H. Francis '65
First Landnuirk Bank
in organization
Marietta, Geor.t^a
Mr. Charles E. Hart
CFO
Gypsum Products, Inc.
Largo, Florida
Mr. Ian P. Johnson '89
Vice President jor Operations
Fidelity Investments
Boston, Massachitsetts
Ms. Eve Konstan '89
Vice President &
Senior Cniiiisel Litigation
HBO
Neil' York, New York
Mr. Dennis Lehane '88
Novelist
Boston, MA
St. Petersfmrg, Florida
Dr. Theodore J. Marchese
Senior Conswiiant
Academic Search
Consiifcition Service
Washington, D.C.
Dr. Michael C. Markovitz
Chairman of Argosy University
Chicago and Chairman oj
]ohn Marshall Law School
Atlanta, Georgia
Mr. Gahriele Mazza '68
Director of School, Out of School and
Higher Education Council of Europe
Strasbourg, France
Mr. Bill McBride
Attonie^ at Law
Bamett, Bolt, K'irku'ood , Long
& McBnde
Tampa. Florida
Mrs. Mary E. Miller '97
CommiinitN' Leader
Longhoat Key, Florida
Mr. Helmar Nielsen
Retired Executive
Carolina Profile
St. Petersburg, Florida
Mr. George W. Off
Chairman of the Board and CEO
Checkpoint Systems, Inc.
Thorofare , New ]ersey
The Honorable John B. Phelps, III '65
Curator of the Historic Capitol
Florida House of Refnesentatives
Retired Clerk of the House
Tallahassee . Florida
Mr. William R. Ripberger '65
Retired MetLife ExecKtii'c
/^7(nlenton, Florida
Mr. P. N. Risser, III
Chaimmn
Risser Oil Corporation
Clearwater, Florida
Mr. John R. Saunders '71
Saimdcrs Propert;y Company
Loridon Coin Galleries
Navport Bettch, California
The Rev. Frederick D. Terry
Retired Presbyterian Minister
Trinity Presbyterian Church
St. Petersburg, Florida
The Honorable Susan Russ Walker '77
United States Magistrate Judge
Montgomery, Alabama
Dr. David L. Warren
Presitlt'Tit, National Association of
/ndef)endent Colleges and L'nii'ersines
Washington, D.C.
Mrs. Jean Giles Wittner
Presitient
Wittner Companies
St. Petersburg, Flonda
Mr. Grover C. Wrenn, Jr. '64
Retired Corp(,mue Executive
St. Petersburg, Fkmda
EMERITUS TRUSTEES
Mr. David J. Fischer
Former Ma^ior
President and CEO
Communit;y Foundation of
Tampa Bay
St. Petersburg, Florida
Mr. Jeffrey L. Fortune
Retired Business Oxvner
St. Pete Beach, Florida
Mr. Harold D. Holder, Sr.
The Holder Group
Reno, Nevada
Mr. William R. Hough
RBC Dain Raiischer
St. Petersburg, Florida
Mr. Benjamin J. Jacobson
Rerired Presh^'tenan Minister
Sarosotij, Flomla
Mr. Alan I. Mossberg
President
O.F. Mossberg & Sons. Inc.
Tierra Verde, Flonda
Mr. Arthur J. Ranson III '65
Attorney At Latv
Shuffield Lowman. PA
Orlando, Florida
Mrs. Deedie M. Simmons
Presbyterian Church Leader
Jacksonville, Florida
Mr. Les R. Smout
Rerired Vice President
JME, Inc.
Clearwater, Florida
Mrs. Martha Rudy Wallace
Retired Community Leader
St. Petersburg, Flonda
Mr. Stanley P. Whitcomb Jr.
President
Whitcomb Associates, Inc.
Bonita Sfmngs , Florida
HONORARY TRUSTEES
Mr. Charles J. Bradshaw
Retired Business Execurit'e
Vero Beach, Florida
Ms. Anne M. Hoerner
Preslrvte7ian Church Leader
St. Petersburg. Florida
Mr. Frank M. Hubbard
Rerired Bitsiness Owner
Orlando, Florida
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ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2006-2007
AUTUMN TERM
Fri., Aug. 1 1
Sat., Aug. 12
Wed., Aug. 23
Fri., Sept. 1
FALL SEMESTER
Tliurs., Aug. 31
Fri., Sept. 1
Mon., Sept. 4
Wed., Sept. 6
Thurs., Sept. 14
Mon.'Tues., Oct. 30-31
Mon., Nov. 6
Fri., Nov. 10
Thurs.-Fri., Nov. 23-24
Fri., Dec. 8
Mon.-Tluirs.. Dec. 1M4
Fri., Dec. 15
WINTER TERM
Tues., Jan. 2
Tues., Jan. 2
Wed., Jan. 3
Tliurs., Jan. 4
Fri., Jan. 12
Mon., Jan. 15
TFiurs.-Fri., Jan. 25-26
Fn., Jan. 26
SPRING SEMESTER
Mon., Jan. 29
Tues., Jan. 30
Thurs., Feb. 8
Fn.-Sun., Feb. 23-25
Sat., Mar. 17
Mon., Mar. 26
Tues., Mar. 27
Fri., April 6
Tues., April 10
Fn., Apnl 13
Thurs.-Fn., April 19-20
Fri., May 11
Mon.-Fri., May 14-18
Sat, May 19
Sun., May 20
Mon., May 21
Mon., May 28
SUMMER TERM
May 29-July 20
May 29-June 22
June 25-July 20
Freshmen arrive. Students check-in before 3:00 p.m. Ceremony of Lights
Autumn Term begins.
Fall semester 2006 Freshman registration begins.
End ot Autumn Term.
Orientation and move-in tor new students. Mentor assignments, registration.
Residence houses open for returning students at 9:00 a.m. Check-in for Fall semester.
Fall semester begins at 8:00 a.m.
Opening Convocation, 1 :30 p.m.
End of drop/add period for Fall semester courses.
Fall recess (if not needed to make up class days).
Winter Term/Spring semester 2007 registration begins at 10:00 p.m.
Last day to withdraw from Fall semester courses with W grade,
or change from audit to credit.
Thanksgiving holiday, no classes.
Last day of classes.
Examination period.
Christmas recess begins. Residence houses close at noon.
Residence houses open at 9:00 a.m.
New student registration/orientation for Winter Temi.
Check-in for returning students registered for Winter Tenn.
Winter Term begins. All on-campus projects meet first day ot Winter Temi .
Last day to enter Winter Term; end ot drop/add period; last day tor change ot project.
Last day to withdraw from Winter Temn with W grade.
Martin Luther King day, no classes.
First comprehensive examination period.
Winter Term ends.
Residence houses open at 9:00 a.m. for new and returning students.
New student orientation.
Spring semester check-m for returning students who did not attend Winter Tenn.
Spring semester begins at 8:00 a.m.
End of drop/add period for Spring semester courses.
Family Weekend.
Spring recess begins.
Students return.
Classes resume at 8:00 a.m.
Good Friday, no classes.
Fall semester 2007 registration begins at 10:00 p.m.
Last day to withdraw from Spring semester courses with W grade,
or change from audit to credit.
Second comprehensive examination period.
Last day of classes.
Examination period.
Baccalaureate. Residence houses close at noon tor non-Seniors.
Commencement.
Residence houses close at noon for graduates.
Memorial L^ay - holiday.
Summer term.
Session A.
Session B.
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ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2007-2008
AUTUMN TERM
Fri., Aug. 10
Sat.,Aue. 11
Wed., Aug. 22
Fri., Aug. 31
FALL SEMESTER
Thurs., Aug. }0
Fri., Aug. 31
Mon., Sept. 3
Wed., Sept. 5
Thurs., Sept. 13
Mon.Tues., Oct. 29-30
Mon., Nov. 5
Fn., Nov. 9
Thurs.Tri., Nov. 22-23
Fri., Dec. 7
Mon.-Thuns., Dec. 10-13
Mon. -Thurs., Dec. 10-13
Fri., Dec. 14
WINTER TERM
Wed., Ian. 2
Wed., Jan. 2
Tliurs., Jan. 3
Fn., Jan. 4
Fri., Jan. 1 1
Mon., Jan. 21
Thurs.-Fn., Jan. 24-25
Fri., Jan. 23
SPRING SEMESTER
Mon., Jan. 28
Tues., Jan. 29
Thurs., Feb. 7
Fri.-Sun., Feb. 22-24
Sat., Mar. 15
Mon., Mar. 24
Tues., Mar. 25
Tues., April 8
Fn., April 11
17-18
Thurs. -Fri., Ay
Fri., May 9
Mon.-Fri., May 12-16
Mon.-Fri., May 12-16
Sat., May 17
Sun., May 18
Mon., May 19
Mon., May 26
SUMMER TERM
May 27-July 18
May 27-June 20
lune 2 3 -July 18
Freshmen arrive. Students check-in before 3:00 p.m. Ceremony of Lights
Autumn Tenn begins.
Fall semester 2007 Freshman registration begins.
End of Autumn Term.
Orientation and move-in for new students. Mentor assignments, registration.
Residence houses cipen for returning students at 9:00 a.m. Check-in tor Fall semester.
Fall semester begins at 8:00 a.m.
Opening Convocation, 1:30 p.m.
End of drop/add period for Fall semester courses.
Fall recess (it not needed to make up class days).
Winter Term/Spring semester 2008 registration begins at 10:00 p.m.
Last day to withdraw from Fall semester courses with W grade,
or change from audit to credit.
Thanksgiving holiday, no classes.
Last day of classes.
Examination period.
All students mtist vacate residence halls 24 hours atter last exam.
Christmas rece.ss begins. Residence houses close at noon.
Residence houses open at 9:00 a.m.
New student registration/orientation tor Winter Tenn.
Check-in for retummg students registered for Wiiiter Term.
Winter Term begins. All on-campus projects meet first day of Winter Term .
Last day to enter Winter Term; end of drop/add period; last day tor change of project.
Last day to withdraw from Winter Tenn with W grade.
Martin Luther King day, no classes.
First comprehensive examination period.
Winter Term ends.
Residence houses open at 9:00 a.m. for new and returning students.
New student orieiitation.
Spring semester check-in tor returning students who did not attend Winter Term.
Spring semester begins at 8:00 a.m.
End of drop/add period tor Spring semester courses.
Family Weekend.
Spring recess begiiis.
Students return.
Classes resume at 8:00 a.m.
Fall semester 2008 registration begins at 10:00 p.m.
Last day to withdraw from Spring semester courses with W grade,
or change from audit to credit.
Second comprehensive examination period.
Last day of classes.
Examinatioti period.
Non-graduates must vacate residence halls 24 hours after last exam.
Baccalaureate. Residence houses ck)se at noon for non-Seniors.
Commeiicement.
Residence houses close at noon for graduates.
Memorial Day - holiday.
Summer term.
Session A.
Session B.
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INDEX (Courses and Programs are listed in italics.)
Academic Areas 6, 18, 20
Academic Calendar 5, 141
Academic Credit 22
Academic Minor 29
Academic Policies 18
Academic Program 5
Academic Progress Standards 24
Academic Review Committee 24
Academy of Senior Professionals 17
Accreditation 1
Add/Drop 26, 141
Administration 138
Admission 120
Early Admission 122
Equivalency Certificates 121
Freshman 120
International Students 123
Policy 120
Procedures after Acceptance 121
Transfer Students 120
Adult Education 16
Advanced Placement 122
Afro-American Society 117
Alumni Association 17
Amencan Stupes 29
Anthropology 31
Area of Concentration/Vlajor 19, 22
Art 33
Art Histcrry 36
Athletics^ 119
Attendance 24
Auditing Classes 26
Autumn Term 5, 8
Bachelor of Arts Degree 18
Bachelor of Science Degree 19
Behavioral Science, Collegium ot 8, 37
Billing and Payment Methods 131
Biochemistry (see Chemistry) 37
Bwlngy 37
Board of Trustees 140
Biismess Admmisti-ation 40
Calendar, Academic 5, 141
Campus Activities 116
Campus Lite 115
Career Resources 13
Centet for the Applied Liheral Arts (CALA) 13
Center for Spiritual Life 117
Chemistry 40
Chinese 42
Classical Hwrumities 43
Co-Curricular Program 10
Co-Curricular Transcript 11
College Entrance Examinations 120
College Leave 25
College Level Examination Program (CLEP) 122
College Program Series 19, 117
Collegium Concept 7
Commitments 2
Faculty to Students 2
General Education 3
Honor Pledge 4
Human Relationships 5
Individual Development 2
Integration of Liberal Arts and
Career Preparation 3
Pace-Setting Institution 4
Shared Commitment 4
Spiritual Life 2
Communication 44
Comparative Cultures, Collegium ot 8
Compararii'e Literature 46
Composition 46
Comprehensive Examinations 19
Computational Science 47
Computer Science 47
Costs 129
Counseling Services 119
Course and Major Descriptions 29
Course Requirements 18
Course Numbers and Letters Explanation 29
Creative Arts, Collegium of 9, 49
Creative Writing 50
Credit, Academic 22
Ctedit Thiough Testing 122
Cultural Acti\ities and Entertainment 117
Day Students 119
Dean's List 25
Deferred Admission 122
Degree Requirements, B.A 18
Degree Requirements, B.S 19
Degrees Offered 18
Demonstrated Proficiency 23
Directed Study 22, 131
Directed Study Courses 51
Dismissal, Academic 24, 25
Drop/Add 26, 141
Early Admission 122
East Asian Stiukes 51
Economics 52
Employment on Campus 127
Engineenng Dual Degree Progiwn 11,54
Entertainment and Cultural Activities 117
EnnronmentijI Perspective Courses 18,55
Eni'ironmental Studies 55
Examination, Comptehensive 19
Expenses 129
Experienced Learners, Program for 16
Experiential and Community-Based Learning 13
Faculty 133
Fees 129
FERPA 27
Film Studies 57
143
1NL)EX (Courses and Programs are listed in italics.)
Finance 58
Financial Aid 124
Applying for Financial Aid 128
Directed/Independent Study 131
Employment 127
Grants 125
Loans 126
Renewals 128
Scholarships 124
Tuition Retund Policy 132
Veterans' Benefits 127
Withdrawal Refund 132
Ford Apprentice Scholars Program 20, 58
Foreign Language Competency 18
Foundations Collegium 8
French 59
Gender and Women's Studies 113
General Education 6
Geography 60
Geology 60
German 60
Global Affairs and International Relations 72
Global Perspective Courses 18, 61
Grading System 23
Graduation Requirements 18, 25
Grants 125
Health Insurance 131
Health Services 118
History 61
Honor Pledge 4
Honors at Graduation 26
Honors Program 20, 64
Honor Societies 21
Hough Center 1 16
Human Development 65
Humanities 67
Incomplete Grades 23
Independent Study 22, 131
Information Technology Competency 18
Information Technology Services 11
/nterdisciplimiry Arts 9,67
International Baccalaureate 123
Interruitional Business 68
International Education 14
International Education Courses 70
International Students 15
International Student Admission 123
/ntemational Relatiom and Global Affairs 72
Inteiixational Studies 73
Insurance 131
Interview, Admission 121
Italian 74
Japanese 74
Latin 75
Law and Justice 75
Leadership Studies 75
Letters, Collegium of 9
Library 10
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Literature 75
Loans 126
Loridon Offerings 70
London Study Centre 79
Majors and Areas of Concentration 19, 22
Major and Course Descriptions 29
Manageinent 79
Marine Science 83
Mathematics 87
Meal Plans 129
Medical Technology 88
Mentors 5
Minor, Academic 29
Modem Languages 89
Music 89
Natural Sciences, Collegium of 9, 91
Oft-Campus Programs 14
Oral Competency 12, 18
Organizations and Clubs 117
Payment Methods 131
Perspective courses 18,55,58,61
P/i!losopli:y 92
Physical Education 94
Physics 94
Policies, Academic 18
Political Science 96
Pre-Professional Programs 11
Probation, Academic 24, 25
Program far Experienced Learners 16
Psychology 99
Public Information 28
Quantitative Competency 18
Quest for Meaning 19, 101
Rahall Communication Program 12
Readmission of Students 123
Recreation Center 116
Refunds 132
Registration 26
Religious Life 117
Religibits Studies 101
Requirements tor Degree
Academic Area Courses 18
Autumn Term 18
College Program Series 19
Comprehensive Examination/Thesis 19
Foreign Language Competency 18
Information Technology Competency 18
Major/Area of Concentration 18
Oral Competency 18
Perspective Courses 18
Quantitative Competency 18
Residency 18
Transfer Students 19
Western Heritage in a Global Context 18
Winter Term 18
Writing Competency 18
Residence Lite 116
Residency Requirement 18
Resident Adviser Internship (see Creative Arts) 49
Room and Board 129
ROTC 12,104
St. Petersburg, the City 115
Satisfactory Academic Progress 24
Scholarships 124
Sea Semester 14, 106
Semester Abroad 14,70
Senior Comprehensives, Theses, Projects 19
Sociology 107
Spanish 109
Special Academic Programs 11
Suitistics 110
Student Government 1 16
Student Life 115
Student Publications 117
Student Record Policy 27
Student Rights under FERPA 27
Summer Term 15
Summer Term Abroad 14
Theatre 110
Theses, Senior 19
Transfer Student Admission 120
Transfer of Credit 22, 121
Transfer Student Requirements 19, 120
Tuition and Fees 129
Tuition Refund Policy 132
Veterans' Benefits 127
Visual Art5 (see Art) 33
Waterfront Program 118
Westeni Heritage m a Gbbal Context 6, 8, 1 8, 1 1 2
Winter Term 6, 18
Winter Term Abroad 14
Withdrawal and Financial Aid 131
Withdrawal from College 25, 131
Withdrawal Grades 23
Women's and Gerukr Studies 113
Writing Center 12, 18
Writing Competency 12, 18
Writing Workshop (see Creative Writing) 50
Year Abroad 14
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Maximo
Park
Frenchman's
Creek
Only from a campus visit can you judge it the school and your expectations "fit."
Plan to take a campus tour, sit in on a class, visit with our professors and students, and
take time to see the area.
Also, try to visit when classes are in session. Check the academic calendar before
planning your visit. We ask only one thing of you: Give us some advance notice of
your arrival. Call or email - the Admission staff will be happy to work with you.
The Office of Admission is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
For best results, please direct all conespondence prior to your acceptance to the
Office of Admission.
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4200 54th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, Florida 33711
Telephone (727) 867-1166 or (800) 456-9009
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